centerpunch

Meanings

Noun

• A hand tool used to prepare a workpiece prior to drilling a hole. It typically compresses and then suddenly releases a spring, creating a small indentation that, in turn, guides and centers the drill.
• The indentation left by such a tool.

Verb

• To prepare a workpiece for drilling by using a centerpunch to create an indentation.
• To place something directly in the middle.

Origin

• center + punch