Phrase guide

punched card

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A punch card (especially one that has had holes punched in it).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a card on which data can be recorded in the form of punched holes

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: punch card, Hollerith card

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: card

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: hulkort — punch card, especially one that has had holes punched in it
  • Finnish: reikäkortti — punch card, especially one that has had holes punched in it
  • French: carte perforée — punch card, especially one that has had holes punched in it
  • Hungarian: lyukkártya — punch card, especially one that has had holes punched in it
  • Icelandic: gataspjald — punch card, especially one that has had holes punched in it
  • Lithuanian: perfokorta — punch card, especially one that has had holes punched in it
  • Polish: karta dziurkowana — punch card, especially one that has had holes punched in it
  • Russian: перфока́рта (perfokárta) — punch card, especially one that has had holes punched in it
  • Swedish: hålkort — punch card, especially one that has had holes punched in it