perforate Synonyms
perforate Meaning
perforate (v)
make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
perforate (s)
having a hole cut through
perforate (v.)
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.
perforate (a.)
Alt. of Perforated
perforate Sentence Examples
- The surgeon had to perforate the patient's diaphragm to access the abdominal cavity.
- The metal beam was perforated with countless holes to reduce its weight.
- The bullet perforated the victim's skull, causing fatal brain damage.
- The sharp object perforated the canvas, leaving a jagged hole.
- The laser beam perforated the sheet of paper with precision.
- The woodpecker's beak was designed to perforate tree bark in search of insects.
- The perforations in the filter paper allowed water to pass through while trapping solid particles.
- The perforated metal grille provided both ventilation and security.
- The acid rain perforated the stone statue, eroding its surface.
- The doctor used a needle to perforate the patient's skin for an injection.
FAQs About the word perforate
make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation, pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance, having a hole cut throughTo bore through; to pierc
pierce, punch, drill, poke,puncture, bore, tap, penetrate, hole, cut
fill, patch, fill, patch,seal, plug, plug, seal,
The surgeon had to perforate the patient's diaphragm to access the abdominal cavity.
The metal beam was perforated with countless holes to reduce its weight.
The bullet perforated the victim's skull, causing fatal brain damage.
The sharp object perforated the canvas, leaving a jagged hole.
