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
Origin of perforate
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British Dictionary definitions for perforate
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
- pierced by small holesperforate shells
- marked with small transparent spots
philately another word for perforated (def. 2)
Derived forms of perforate
perforable (ˈpɜːfərəbəl), adjective perforative or perforatory, adjective perforator, nounWord Origin for perforate
C16: from Latin
perforāre, from
per- through +
forāre to pierce
Medical definitions for perforate
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.