puncher

English

Etymology

punch +‎ -er

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈpʌn.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈpʌn.t͡ʃɚ/

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• Rhymes: -ʌntʃə(ɹ)

Noun

puncher (plural punchers)

1. (often in combination) A person who punches (in a specified manner).
2. A person who keys data into a computer system.
3. A device for punching something, such as tickets.

   Synonym: punch

   • 1949, Popular Science, volume 155, number 6, page 112:

     This sewing machine works like a ticket puncher or a pair of pliers. Squeezing the two hand grips together operates the needle and the thread and material feeds.

4. (US, slang) A cowpuncher; a cowboy.

Derived terms

• Bible puncher
• cowpuncher

 

Anagrams

• repunch, unperch