subpunch

transitive verb

sub·​punch

ˈsəb+¦-

: to punch to a size smaller than the finished dimension so that sufficient material is left for finishing (as by drilling or reaming)

Word History

Etymology

sub- + punch

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Rhymes for subpunch

• keypunch
• brunch
• bunch
• chinch
• crunch
• hunch
• lunch
• punch