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perforating

/ˈpɜː.fə.reɪ.tɪŋ/

/ˈpɜr.fəˌreɪ.tɪŋ/

perforatingnoun

Gerund: the act or process of making holes

Definitions

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

/ˈpɜː.fə.reɪ.tɪŋ/

/ˈpɜr.fəˌreɪ.tɪŋ/

Used as a present-participial adjective

Translations

перфорирующий

The perforating tool was essential for the project.

Перфорирующий инструмент был необходим для проекта.

Definitions

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

perforating

Gerund

perforated

Past Simple

perforated

Past Participle

perforating

Gerund

/ˈpɜːf.ə.reɪt/

/ˈpɜr.fə.reɪt/

Translations

прокалывать

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

Машина может прокалывать бумагу, чтобы создать отверстия для переплета.

Additional translations

пробуравливать

продырявливать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

make holes in

perforategerund / present participle

perforating

Definitions

Causing or characterized by perforation; penetrating.

A perforating wound can be life-threatening.

Synonyms

perforateadjective

Definitions

Having a series of small holes or perforations.

The perforate leaves allowed sunlight to filter through, creating a dappled effect on the ground.

perforatepast participle

Definitions

Pierced or punctured; having been penetrated entirely.

The surgeon removed a perforated appendix.