¦ noun a device for transferring data by means of punched holes or notches on a series of cards or paper tape.
¦ verb transfer (data) to a keypunch.
Derivatives
keypuncher noun
Keypunch
A keypunch is a device for precisely punching holes into stiff paper cards at specific locations as determined by keys struck by a human operator. Other devices included here for that same function include the gang punch, the pantograph punch, and the stamp.
A keypunch is a device for precisely punching holes into stiff paper cards at specific locations as determined by keys struck by a human operator. Other devices included here for that same function include the gang punch, the pantograph punch, and the stamp.