Perforate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), per·fo·rat·ed, per·fo·rat·ing.
  1. to make a hole or holes through by boring, punching, piercing, or the like.
  2. to pierce through or to the interior of; penetrate.
verb (used without object), per·fo·rat·ed, per·fo·rat·ing.
  1. to make a way through or into something; penetrate.
adjective
  1. perforated.
verb (ˈpɜːfəˌreɪt)
  1. to make a hole or holes in (something); penetrate
  2. to punch rows of holes between (stamps, coupons, etc) for ease of separation
adjective (ˈpɜːfərɪt)
  1. biology
    • pierced by small holes
    • marked with small transparent spots
  2. philately another word for perforated (def. 2)
Perforate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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