Definitions for keypunchˈkiˌpʌntʃ
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
key•punchˈkiˌpʌntʃ(n.)
a machine, operated by a keyboard, for coding information by punching holes in cards or paper tape in specified patterns.
Category: Computers
(v.t.)to punch holes in (a punch card or paper tape) using a keypunch.
Category: Computers
to insert (data) into a computer by means of a keypunch.
Category: Computers
Origin of keypunch:
1930–35
key′punch`er(n.)
Wiktionary
keypunch(Noun)
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
keypunch(Noun)
an electric machine with a keyboard that has the same function
keypunch(Verb)
To use such a device or machine
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