perforating

UK
/ˈpɜː.fə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɜr.fəˌreɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

perforatingnoun
Gerund: the act or process of making holes
Perforating of the film ensures it can be advanced smoothly through the projector.
La perforation du film permet de le faire avancer régulièrement dans le projecteur.
perforatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɜː.fə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɜr.fəˌreɪ.tɪŋ/
Used as a present-participial adjective
The perforating tool was essential for creating the necessary openings in the metal sheet.
L’outil perforant était essentiel pour créer les ouvertures nécessaires dans la tôle.
perforateverb

perforating

Gerund

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.
perforategerund / present participle

perforating

perforantTerme surtout médical ou technique.
A perforating wound can be life-threatening.
Une plaie perforante peut mettre la vie en danger.

Definitions

perforatingnoun
The act or process of making a hole or series of holes through something.
Perforating of the film ensures it can be advanced smoothly through the projector.
perforatinggerund / present participle
Having the ability or function to make a hole or holes through something.
The perforating tool was essential for creating the necessary openings in the metal sheet.
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.
perforategerund / present participle
Causing or characterized by perforation; penetrating.
A perforating wound can be life-threatening.