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punch
(redirected from punching the clock)

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punch
a metal, rodlike instrument with one pointed or cavitied end and one propulsion end to be pushed hard with the palm of the hand or driven with a hammer in order to drive a hole or to excise a small round piece of tissue.

punch biopsy
a circular piece of skin excised by a hand driven biopsy punch. See also keyes punch.
dental punch
has a slight cavity at the end so that the tooth to be driven will seat into the end and not slip off.
punch graft
see punch graft.


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Still, the county will consider phasing in a biometrics-based time system which would require the employee sign in with a fingerprint or iris scan, for example that might prevent employees from punching the clock for fellow workers who are late or dont show up to work.
“There’s something stylish about the idea of punching the clock and feeling like the average American man,” said Randy Goldberg, editorial director of the men’s style blog Kempt.
If you don''t have grand plans of jet-setting around the world during your golden years, then there''s nothing wrong with punching the clock for a little while longer.
 
 
 
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