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perforate

/ˈpɜːf.ə.reɪt/

/ˈpɜr.fə.reɪt/

perforateverb

perforated

Past Simple

perforated

Past Participle

perforating

ing-form

/ˈpɜːf.ə.reɪt/

/ˈpɜr.fə.reɪt/

Translations

perforer

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

make holes in

perforateadjective

more perforate

Comp.

most perforate

Super.

/ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

/ˈpɝː.fəˌreɪt/

Translations

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.

Definitions

Having a series of small holes or perforations.

The perforate leaves allowed sunlight to filter through, creating a dappled effect on the ground.

Synonyms

perforatepast participle

Definitions

Pierced or punctured; having been penetrated entirely.

The surgeon removed a perforated appendix.

perforategerund / present participle

Definitions

Causing or characterized by perforation; penetrating.

A perforating wound can be life-threatening.