center punch

center punch

noun
a punch for making shallow indentations in metal work, as to center drill bits.

Origin:
1875–80
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WordNet
center punch

noun
1. a tool with a conical point that is used to make indentations in metal (especially to mark points for drilling) 

verb
1. make a small hole in something as a guide for a drill 
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