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.

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