See Also: keypunch(dictionary)

keypunch (iou)



keypunch noun & verb. 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.