keypunch
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1key·punch

noun \ˈkē-ˌpənch\

Definition of KEYPUNCH

: a machine with a keyboard used to cut holes or notches in punch cards

First Known Use of KEYPUNCH

1918

Rhymes with KEYPUNCH

2keypunch

transitive verb

Definition of KEYPUNCH

: to enter (data) on punch cards with a keypunch
key·punch·er noun

First Known Use of KEYPUNCH

1959

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