centre punch

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centre punch - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Center punch \Center punch\, or Centre punch \Centre punch\
     (Mech.)
        (a) A punch for making indentations or dots in a piece of
            work, as for suspension between lathe centers, etc.
        (b) A punch for punching holes in sheet metal, having a
            small conical center to insure correct locating.
            [Webster 1913 Suppl.] Center seal