Definition of Centerpunch

1. 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. ¹

2. Noun. The indentation left by such a tool. ¹

3. Verb. To prepare a workpiece for drilling by using a centerpunch to create an indentation. ¹

4. Verb. To place something directly in the middle. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Centerpunch

centerfolds
centerground
centeric
centering
centering force
centerings
centerless
centerlessness
centerline
centerlines
centerman
centermen
centermost
centerpiece
centerpieces
centerpunch (current term)
centerpunched
centerpunches
centerpunching
centers
centers of gravity
centers of lift
centers of origin
centerstage
centeses
centesimal
centesimate
centesimation
centesimi

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