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keypunch

noun

Meaning

  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.
  3. To use such a device or machine

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data