keypunch

Betekenis (Engels)

Noun

1. A mechanical device whose keys are pressed, individually or in combination, to punch holes in punched cards or paper tape that correspond to particular characters.
2. An electric machine with a keyboard that has the same function.

Verb

To use such a device or machine

Synoniemen

drill

keypuncher

perforator

puncher

key punch

cardpunch

key puncher

Vertalingen

الخرّامة

Bohrmaschine

Locher

Lochmaschine

perforer

perforatrice

Etymologie (Engels)

From key + punch.