center punch
center punch · center punches · center punched · center punching
To create a small hole or indentation in a workpiece as a guide in preparation for…To create a small hole or indentation in a workpiece as a guide in preparation for drilling.
Meaning
1 senses(US)To create a small hole or indentation in a workpiece as a guide in preparation for drilling.
make a small hole in something as a guide for a drill
Forms
center punches, center punching, center punched, center punched| Base form | center punch · to center punch |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | center punches |
| Present participle | center punching |
| Past simple | center punched |
| Past participle | center punched |
regular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle