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perforator

/ˈpɜːfərˌeɪtə/

/ˈpɜrfəˌreɪtər/

perforatornoun

perforators

/ˈpɜːfərˌeɪtə/

/ˈpɜrfəˌreɪtər/

Translations

The construction worker used a perforator to drill holes in the concrete wall.

Строитель использовал перфоратор, чтобы просверлить отверстия в бетонной стене.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

hole punch

perforating machine

perforating tool

perforatoradjective

/ˈpɜː.fə.reɪ.tə/

/ˈpɝː.fəˌreɪ.tɚ/

Used attributively, especially in medical contexts (e.g., "perforator flap").

Definitions

Relating to or designating a flap, vein, or other structure that perforates underlying tissue.

A perforator flap was chosen for the reconstructive surgery.

Synonyms