center punch

== English == === Alternative forms === centre punch (UK spelling) === Pronunciation === === Verb === center punch (third-person singular simple present center punches, present participle center punching, simple past and past participle center punched) (American spelling) To create a small hole or indentation in a workpiece as a guide in preparation for drilling. === Noun === center punch (plural center punches) (American spelling) (countable) A tool used to create a small indentation in preparation for drilling a hole. (countable) The small indentation created by such a tool. === Anagrams === centre punch, centrepunch