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punchboard

punch·board

uncommon

noun

1.

a small board full of holes; each hole contains a slip of paper with symbols printed on it; a gambler pays a small sum for the privilege of pushing out a slip in the hope of obtaining one that entitles him to a prize

Origin

From punch + board.

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