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noun
A hand tool used to prepare a workpiece prior to drilling a hole. It typically compresses and then suddenly releases a spring, creating a small indentation that, in turn, guides and centers the drill.
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noun
The indentation left by such a tool.
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verb
To prepare a workpiece for drilling by using a centerpunch to create an indentation.
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verb
To place something directly in the middle.
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History
From center + punch.
Across languages
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