perforate
verb
per·fo·rate
ˈpər-fə-ˌrāt 
perforated; perforating
1
: to make a hole through
especially
: to make a line of holes in to facilitate separation
2
: to pass through or into by or as if by making a hole
: to penetrate a surface
Examples of perforate in a Sentence
Cover the bowl with aluminum foil, and then use a fork to perforate the foil.
he perforated the sheet with his pencil and put it in his binder
Recent Examples on the Web
In March, 16 days after Sirica first treated the incapacitated red-tailed hawk, Paula Goldberg, former executive director of City Wildlife, opened the trunk of her Toyota SUV to reveal a small white box perforated with air holes.
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Bydina Fine Maron, science.org, 10 July 2024
The material is perforated and breathable, and the heel area has slightly more padding to prevent soreness after a long day on your feet.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
The bullet caused a skull fracture, perforated her carotid artery, and caused bleeding in her brain.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 31 July 2024
The Sangamon County Coroner’s Office said the bullet entered under her left eye, perforated a carotid artery and exited out the back of her neck.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
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Bydina Fine Maron, science.org, 10 July 2024
The material is perforated and breathable, and the heel area has slightly more padding to prevent soreness after a long day on your feet.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
The bullet caused a skull fracture, perforated her carotid artery, and caused bleeding in her brain.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 31 July 2024
The Sangamon County Coroner’s Office said the bullet entered under her left eye, perforated a carotid artery and exited out the back of her neck.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for perforate
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“Perforate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perforate. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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perforate
verb
per·fo·rate
ˈpər-fə-ˌrāt
perforated; perforating
: to make a hole or series of holes through
especially
: to make a line of holes to make tearing easy and neat
sheets of stamps are perforated
Medical Definition
perforate
verb
per·fo·rate
ˈpər-fə-ˌrāt
perforated; perforating
1
: to make a hole through
an ulcer perforates the duodenal wall
2
: to enter or extend through
the nerve perforates the dura mater
: to penetrate a surface
the wound in the forearm was perforating—The Journal of the American Medical Association
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