punch

¹punch

noun \ˈpənch\

Definition of PUNCH

1

a : a tool usually in the form of a short rod of steel that is variously shaped at one end for different operations (as forming, perforating, embossing, or cutting) b : a short tapering steel rod for driving the heads of nails below a surface c : a steel die faced with a letter in relief that is forced into a softer metal to form an intaglio matrix from which foundry type is cast d : a device or machine for cutting holes or notches (as in paper or cardboard)

2

: a hole or notch from a perforating operation

Origin of PUNCH

Middle English pounce, punche, probably alteration of ponson, ponchon puncheon

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Hardware Terms

adze, auger, awl, chock, ferrule, tang

Rhymes with PUNCH

brunch, bunch, crunch, hunch, lunch, munch, scrunch