PUNCHBOARD


Meaning of PUNCHBOARD in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: punch (I) + board

: a small board usually 6″×6″× 1/2″ to 15″×15″× 3/4″ that has many holes each filled with a rolled-up printed slip to be punched out on payment of a nominal sum in an effort to obtain a slip bearing a lucky name or number that entitles the player to a designated prize — called also pushcard

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