puncher UK /ˈpʌn.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/US /ˈpʌn.t͡ʃɚ/ noun4 •[in compounds] A person who punches (in a specified manner). •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 •(US, slang) A cowpuncher; a cowboy. •A person who keys data into a computer system. formspunchers