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Future332 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Hand punch device vs. Hand punching device

Which of the following sounds natural?

A hand punching device. OR

A hand punch device.

And most importantly why?

Thank you.

  

Top answer

"a hand punch" seems sufficient in itself. I see no need to add "device". I don't know what the difference would be between "a hand punching device" and "a hand punch".

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  • "a hand punch" seems sufficient in itself.
  • I see no need to add "device".
  • I don't know what the difference would be between "a hand punching device" and "a hand punch".
  • If there is no difference then the latter seems more economical.
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"a hand punch" seems sufficient in itself. I see no need to add "device".

I don't know what the difference would be between "a hand punching device" and "a hand punch". If there is no difference then the latter seems more economical.

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future332A hand punch device.

I think you mean "a hand punch".

future332A hand punching device.

I've never heard of it. I suppose it's a device that you put your hand under or into when you would like to have it punch your hand. A hammer might do the job as well.

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