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perforate

UK
/ˈpɜːf.ə.reɪt/
US
/ˈpɜr.fə.reɪt/

Translations

perforateverb
perforated
Past Simple
perforated
Past Participle
perforating
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɜːf.ə.reɪt/
US
/ˈpɜr.fə.reɪt/
The machine is designed to perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
La machine est conçue pour perforer des feuilles de papier afin de les déchirer facilement.
Additional translations
percerPlus général ; peut s’employer pour l’idée de traverser ou de faire un trou.
Synonyms
pierce
puncture
make holes in
drill
bore
penetrate
permeate
perforateadjective
more perforate
Comp.
most perforate
Super.
UK
/ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/
US
/ˈpɝː.fəˌreɪt/
perforéSe dit d’un objet ou d’une surface comportant une série de petits trous.
The perforate leaves allowed sunlight to filter through, creating a dappled effect on the ground.
Les feuilles perforées laissaient filtrer la lumière du soleil, créant un effet moucheté sur le sol.
Synonyms
bored
drilled
holed
punctured
pierced
perforated

Definitions

perforateverb
To make a hole or series of holes in something.
The machine is designed to perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
To penetrate or pass through (a body or substance), often causing an opening.
If left untreated, the ulcer can perforate the stomach wall.
perforateadjective
Having a series of small holes or perforations.
The perforate leaves allowed sunlight to filter through, creating a dappled effect on the ground.
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