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perforation

UK
/ˌpɜːfərˈeɪʃən/
US
/ˌpɜrfəˈreɪʃən/

Translations

perforationnoun
perforations
pl
UK
/ˌpɜːfərˈeɪʃən/
US
/ˌpɜrfəˈreɪʃən/
perforationOuverture ou trou causé par une piqûre, un coup ou un perçage.
The doctor was concerned about a possible perforation in the patient's intestine.
Le médecin craignait une possible perforation dans l’intestin du patient.
perforationEn particulier pour une ligne de petits trous facilitant la séparation.
The perforation along the edge of the stamp made it easy to tear off.
La perforation sur le bord du timbre a permis de le détacher facilement.
perforationEn parlant de l’action ou du procédé consistant à percer.
The perforation of the metal sheet was done to allow for better ventilation.
La perforation de la tôle a été réalisée pour permettre une meilleure ventilation.
Additional translations
perforationEn médecine, pour une ouverture anormale d’un organe ou d’un tissu.
Synonyms
puncture
hole
opening
aperture
gap
break
slot
incision
perforationadjective
UK
/ˌpɜː.fəˈreɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌpɝː.fəˈreɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively, e.g., "perforation gauge", "perforation risk".
perforéQui comporte des perforations ou est destiné à être perforé.
The perforation pattern ensures easy separation of the tickets.
Le motif perforé facilite la séparation des billets.
Synonyms
perforated
pierced
punctured
pricked
penetrated
perforatory
perforant

Definitions

perforationnoun
A hole or series of holes punched or drilled through something, especially a sheet of paper or cardboard.
The perforation along the edge of the stamp made it easy to tear off.
The act or process of making a hole or series of holes in something.
The perforation of the metal sheet was done to allow for better ventilation.
A hole made by or as if by piercing or boring.
The doctor was concerned about a possible perforation in the patient's intestine.
An abnormal opening in a bodily organ or tissue caused by disease, injury, or surgical procedure.
The patient was diagnosed with a gastric perforation requiring emergency surgery.
perforationadjective
Relating to or intended for perforations.
The perforation pattern ensures easy separation of the tickets.
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