multipunch

English

Etymology

multi- +‎ punch

Verb

multipunch (third-person singular simple present multipunches, present participle multipunching, simple past and past participle multipunched)

1. (computing, dated) To punch more than one hole in one column of a punch card, allowing a greater number of unique values to be represented per column.

Noun

multipunch (plural multipunches)

1. (computing, dated) An instance of more than one hole being punched in one column of a punch card.

Synonyms

• multiperforation