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perforating

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

Translations

perforatingnoun
Gerund: the act or process of making holes
perforatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɜː.fə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɜr.fəˌreɪ.tɪŋ/
Used as a present-participial adjective
The perforating tool was essential for the project.
Перфорирующий инструмент был необходим для проекта.
perforateverb

perforating

Gerund

perforated
Past Simple
perforated
Past Participle
perforating
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɜːf.ə.reɪt/
US
/ˈpɜr.fə.reɪt/
The machine can perforate the paper to create holes for binding.
Машина может прокалывать бумагу, чтобы создать отверстия для переплета.
Additional translations
пробуравливать
продырявливать
Synonyms
puncture
make holes in
drill
bore
penetrate
permeate
pierce
perforategerund / present participle

perforating

Synonyms
boring
drilling
penetrating
puncturing
piercing
perforating

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.
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