perforate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
    punch.
    • perforate the sheets of paper
  2. verb pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
    penetrate.
    • The bullet penetrated her chest
  3. adjective satellite having a hole cut through
    perforated; punctured; pierced.
    • pierced ears
    • a perforated eardrum
    • a punctured balloon

WordNet

Per"fo*rate transitive verb
Etymology
L. perforatus, p.p. of perforare to perforate; per through + forare to bore. See Bore, v.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Perforated ; present participle & verbal noun Perforating
Definitions
  1. To bore through; to pierce through with a pointed instrument; to make a hole or holes through by boring or piercing; to pierce or penetrate the surface of. Bacon.
Per"fo*rate, Per"fo*ra`ted adjective (Also<
  • Perforate
  • Perforated
)
Definitions
  1. Pierced with a hole or holes, or with pores; having transparent dots resembling holes.

Webster 1913