centerpunch

== English == === Etymology === From center +‎ punch. === Pronunciation === === Noun === centerpunch (plural centerpunches) 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. The indentation left by such a tool. ==== Translations ==== === Verb === centerpunch (third-person singular simple present centerpunches, present participle centerpunching, simple past and past participle centerpunched) To prepare a workpiece for drilling by using a centerpunch to create an indentation. To place something directly in the middle. === Anagrams === centre punch, centrepunch