perforator

UK
/ˈpɜːfərˌeɪtə/
US
/ˈpɜrfəˌreɪtər/

Translations

perforatornoun
perforators
pl
UK
/ˈpɜːfərˌeɪtə/
US
/ˈpɜrfəˌreɪtər/
perforatriceAppareil pour perforer le papier ou d’autres supports fins.
The office used a perforator to create holes in the documents for easy filing.
Le bureau a utilisé une perforatrice pour faire des trous dans les documents afin de les classer facilement.
Additional translations
perforanteEn anatomie, pour un vaisseau qui traverse un tissu et relie la circulation superficielle à la circulation profonde.
perforateurTerme médical ou technique.
Synonyms
hole punch
perforating tool
perforating machine
perforatoradjective
UK
/ˈpɜː.fə.reɪ.tə/
US
/ˈpɝː.fəˌreɪ.tɚ/
Used attributively, especially in medical contexts (e.g., "perforator flap").
perforantTerme anatomique et chirurgical.
A perforator flap was chosen for the reconstructive surgery.
Un lambeau perforant a été choisi pour la chirurgie reconstructrice.

Definitions

perforatornoun
A tool or machine used for making holes, especially in paper.
The office used a perforator to create holes in the documents for easy filing.
A medical instrument used for making a small hole or incision, often in surgical procedures.
The surgeon used a perforator to access the patient's skull during the operation.
An anatomical blood vessel that pierces muscle or connective tissue to connect superficial and deep circulations.
During the procedure, the surgeon located a perforator close to the skin surface.
perforatoradjective
Relating to or designating a flap, vein, or other structure that perforates underlying tissue.
A perforator flap was chosen for the reconstructive surgery.