Puncher

//ˈpʌn.t͡ʃɚ// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person who punches (in a specified manner). in-compounds, often
  2. 2
    a tool for making holes or indentations wordnet
  3. 3
    A person who keys data into a computer system.
  4. 4
    a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback wordnet
  5. 5
    A device for punching something, such as tickets.

    "This sewing machine works like a ticket puncher or a pair of pliers. Squeezing the two hand grips together operates the needle and the thread and material feeds."

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  1. 6
    someone who delivers punches wordnet
  2. 7
    A cowpuncher; a cowboy. US, slang

Synonyms

All synonyms
cowboypunchbroncobusterbuckaroocaballerocattleman

Example

More examples

"The only interaction he had was when people needed to borrow a hole puncher from him in class."

Etymology

From punch + -er.

Related phrases

Bible puncherticket-puncher

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