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- pronunciation:
- puhnch
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
a tool or machine for making small holes or for pressing a design onto a surface.
- similar words:
- auger, awl, drill, perforator, press, stamp
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
punches, punching, punched |
| definition: |
to make a small hole in or press a design onto by using a punch.
The conductor punched out train tickets.- similar words:
- bore, dent, drill, gouge, hole, indent, mark, perforate, pierce, pit, puncture
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| related words: |
pierce |
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