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Definition of Perforate
1. Verb. Make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation. "Perforate the sheets of paper"
Exact synonyms: Punch
Generic synonyms: Pierce
Derivative terms: Perforation, Perforation, Punch, Puncher
Generic synonyms: Pierce
Derivative terms: Perforation, Perforation, Punch, Puncher
2. Adjective. Having a hole cut through. "A punctured balloon"
3. Verb. Pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance. "The bullet penetrated her chest"
Exact synonyms: Penetrate
Specialized synonyms: Dig Into, Poke Into, Probe, Cut, Interpenetrate, Permeate, Strike, Break, Foray, Poke Into, Creep In, Sneak In, Diffuse, Imbue, Interpenetrate, Penetrate, Permeate, Pervade, Riddle, Honeycomb, Pierce, Pierce, Thrust, Pierce, Tunnel, Filter, Percolate, Permeate, Sink In, Grain, Ingrain, Immerse, Plunge, Force, Storm, Ooze Through
Generic synonyms: Come In, Enter, Get In, Get Into, Go In, Go Into, Move Into
Derivative terms: Penetrator, Perforation
Specialized synonyms: Dig Into, Poke Into, Probe, Cut, Interpenetrate, Permeate, Strike, Break, Foray, Poke Into, Creep In, Sneak In, Diffuse, Imbue, Interpenetrate, Penetrate, Permeate, Pervade, Riddle, Honeycomb, Pierce, Pierce, Thrust, Pierce, Tunnel, Filter, Percolate, Permeate, Sink In, Grain, Ingrain, Immerse, Plunge, Force, Storm, Ooze Through
Generic synonyms: Come In, Enter, Get In, Get Into, Go In, Go Into, Move Into
Derivative terms: Penetrator, Perforation
Definition of Perforate
1. v. t. 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.
2. a. Pierced with a hole or holes, or with pores; having transparent dots resembling holes.
Definition of Perforate
1. [v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Perforate
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