Center Punch (Noun)
Meaning
A tool with a conical point that is used to make indentations in metal (especially to mark points for drilling).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Carefully position the metal on a stable surface and use a center punch to mark the spot where you want to drill the hole.
- The engineer selected a heavy-duty center punch to mark the precise locations for the rivets on the steel beam.
- First, she placed the template over the aluminum sheet, then used a center punch to create a series of small indentations along the curved line.
- To ensure accurate placement of the screw, he used a center punch to create a tiny dent in the metal plate.
- Using a ball-peen hammer and a sharp center punch, the machinist carefully marked the position of each bolt hole on the engine block.