"keypunch" meaning in All languages combined

See keypunch on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: en-uk-keypunch.ogg [UK] Forms: keypunches [plural]
Etymology: key + punch Etymology templates: {{compound|en|key|punch}} key + punch Head templates: {{en-noun}} keypunch (plural keypunches)
  1. (computing) A mechanical device whose keys are pressed, individually or in combination, to punch holes in punched cards or paper tape that correspond to particular characters. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-keypunch-en-noun-wLvygUUe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 37 18 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. (computing) An electric machine with a keyboard that has the same function. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-keypunch-en-noun-YYPurgnF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 37 18 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Verb [English]

Audio: en-uk-keypunch.ogg [UK] Forms: keypunches [present, singular, third-person], keypunching [participle, present], keypunched [participle, past], keypunched [past]
Etymology: key + punch Etymology templates: {{compound|en|key|punch}} key + punch Head templates: {{en-verb}} keypunch (third-person singular simple present keypunches, present participle keypunching, simple past and past participle keypunched)
  1. To use such a device or machine Derived forms: keypuncher Related terms: Hollerith code
    Sense id: en-keypunch-en-verb-cfc3nKF9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 37 18

Inflected forms

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