keypunch
pronunciation
How to pronounce keypunch in British English:
UK ['ki:pʌntʃ]
How to pronounce keypunch in American English:
US ['kiˌpʌntʃ]
Word Origin
- keypunch (n.)
- 1933, from keyboard (which operated it) + punch (v.), which is what it did to the cards inserted in it to record date.
Example
- 1. For example , a certain keypunch operator complained of having to stay overtime to punch extra cards .