keypunch noun & verb. ['ki:pʌn(t)ʃ] M20.
[from KEY noun¹ + PUNCH noun¹.]
A. noun. A keyboard device for transferring data by means of punched holes or notches in cards or paper tape. M20.
b. verb trans. & intrans. Produce holes or notches in (a card or paper tape) by means of a keypunch; put (text) into the form of punched cards or paper tape by means of a keypunch. M20.

■ keypunchable adjective able to be represented on punched cards or paper tape L20.

■ keypuncher noun (a) = KEYPUNCH noun; (b) a person who operates a keypunch: M20.

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