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perforate

/ˈpɜːf.ə.reɪt/

/ˈpɜr.fə.reɪt/

Translations

perforateverb

perforated

Past Simple

perforated

Past Participle

perforating

Gerund

/ˈpɜːf.ə.reɪt/

/ˈpɜr.fə.reɪt/

прокалывать

The machine can perforate the paper to create holes for binding.

Машина может прокалывать бумагу, чтобы создать отверстия для переплета.

Additional translations

Synonyms

make holes in

perforateadjective

more perforate

Comp.

most perforate

Super.

/ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

/ˈpɝː.fəˌreɪt/

перфорированный

The perforate metal sheet was used for the project.

Перфорированный металлический лист использовался для проекта.

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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.