keypuncher
(ˈkiːpʌntʃə(r))
Also key puncher.
[Partly f. key n.1 + puncher, partly f. keypunch v. + -er1.]
a. = keypunch n.
| 1965 L. E. Foster Telemetry Syst. iv. 224 The semi⁓automatic area consists of..two oscillograph readers with six associated card punchers, 13 key punchers, four verifiers, three X-Y plotters, [etc.]. |
b. One who operates or uses a keypunch.
| 1967 Cox & Grose Organiz. Bibliogr. Rec. by Computer 144 The keypuncher should transcribe this. |