puncher
nounUK /ˈpʌn.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ · US /ˈpʌn.t͡ʃɚ/
Etymology From punch + -er.
1
In compounds, Often A person who punches (in a specified manner).
2
A person who keys data into a computer system.
3
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.1949, Popular Science, volume 155, number 6, page 112:
- Derived terms
- Bible puncher, cowpuncher, dung puncher, ticket-puncher, ticket puncher