perforated

[ pur-fuh-rey-tid ]
/ ˈpɜr fəˌreɪ tɪd /
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adjective

pierced with a hole or holes: Punch out along the perforated line.
Philately. (of a number of stamps joined together) having rows of closely spaced perforations dividing each stamp from the others.
marked by or having perforation: a perforated ulcer.
Also perforate.

Origin of perforated

First recorded in 1480–90; perforate + -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM perforated

mul·ti·per·fo·rat·ed, adjective non·per·fo·rat·ed, adjective post·per·fo·rat·ed, adjective un·per·fo·rat·ed, adjective

Words nearby perforated

perfin, perfing, perfoliate, perfoliate bellwort, perforate, perforated, perforated layer of sclera, perforated substance, perforated tape, perforated ulcer, perforating abscess

Definition for perforated (2 of 2)

perforate
[ verb pur-fuh-reyt; adjective pur-fer-it, -fuh-reyt ]
/ verb ˈpɜr fəˌreɪt; adjective ˈpɜr fər ɪt, -fəˌreɪt /

verb (used with object), per·fo·rat·ed, per·fo·rat·ing.

to make a hole or holes through by boring, punching, piercing, or the like.
to pierce through or to the interior of; penetrate.

verb (used without object), per·fo·rat·ed, per·fo·rat·ing.

to make a way through or into something; penetrate.

adjective

perforated.

Origin of perforate

1530–40; < Latin perforātus, past participle of perforāre to bore2 through; see per-

OTHER WORDS FROM perforate

Words related to perforated

puncture, permeate, pierce, probe, punch, drive, slit, stab, drill, penetrate, bore, pit, hole, honeycomb

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British Dictionary definitions for perforated (1 of 2)

perforated
/ (ˈpɜːfəˌreɪtɪd) /

adjective

pierced with one or more holes
(esp of stamps) having perforations Abbreviation: perf

British Dictionary definitions for perforated (2 of 2)

perforate

verb (ˈpɜːfəˌreɪt)

to make a hole or holes in (something); penetrate
(tr) to punch rows of holes between (stamps, coupons, etc) for ease of separation

adjective (ˈpɜːfərɪt)

biology
  1. pierced by small holesperforate shells
  2. marked with small transparent spots
philately another word for perforated (def. 2)

Derived forms of perforate

perforable (ˈpɜːfərəbəl), adjective perforative or perforatory, adjective perforator, noun

Word Origin for perforate

C16: from Latin perforāre, from per- through + forāre to pierce

Medical definitions for perforated (1 of 2)

perforated
[ pûr′fə-rā′tĭd ]

adj.

Pierced with one or more holes.

Medical definitions for perforated (2 of 2)

perforate
[ pûr′fə-rāt′ ]

v.

To make a hole or holes in, as from injury, disease, or medical procedure.
To pass into or through (a body structure or tissue).

adj.

Having been perforated.