KEYPUNCH

Keypunch

A keypunch is a device for precisely punching holes into punch cards at specific locations as determined by the keys struck by the operator.

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keypunch

Noun

  1. A device, in which one or a combination of keys are pressed to punch holes in punched cards or paper tape that correspond to a particular character
  2. an electric machine with a keyboard that has the same function

Verb

  1. To use such a device or machine


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