bunny punch
n.— «This is what’s known as a pattern punch but often described as a bunny punch or just “bunny.” These are very heavy, solid cast iron with a round 3/4″ steel die.» —“Bunny punch” by Kathleen Fasanella Fashion-Incubator (Las Cruces, New Mexico) Sept. 15, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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