keypunch
Also key punch .Also called card punch. a machine, operated by a keyboard, for coding information by punching holes in cards or paper tape in specified patterns.
to punch holes in (a punch card or paper tape), using a keypunch.
to insert (data) into a computer by means of a keypunch: to keypunch code numbers.
Origin of keypunch
1Other words from keypunch
- keypuncher, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for key punch
Also called: card punch a device having a keyboard that is operated manually to transfer data onto punched cards, paper tape, etc
to transfer (data) onto punched cards, paper tape, etc, by using a key punch
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