perforated
adjective
per·fo·rat·ed
ˈpər-fə-ˌrā-təd 
1
: having a hole or perforations
especially
: having a specified number of perforations in 20 millimeters
the stamps are perforated 10
2
: characterized by perforation
a perforated ulcer
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a pad with perforated sheets of paper
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Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
The right side of the picture shows the top fan mount’s cover sheet, which is made of a finely perforated foil that should catch most dust, and is attached to the top of the case via magnetic strips along its edges.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Her knee-high cotton socks featured a perforated design inspired by the Valentino V logo.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
These gutter guards can be made of perforated metal or plastic, but generally resemble mesh or fencing.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
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perforated
adjective
per·fo·rat·ed
-fə-ˌrāt-əd
: having a hole or series of holes : characterized by perforation
a perforated eardrum
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