perforation
perforation · perforations
The act of perforating or the state of being perforatedThe act of perforating or the state of being perforated.
UK/ˌpəːfəˈreɪʃən/US/ˌpɚfəˈreɪʃən/
Meaning
5 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of perforating or the state of being perforated.
(countable, uncountable)Any opening in a solid object.
(countable, uncountable)An abnormal opening in an organ, such as a rupture.
(countable, uncountable)A series of holes punched through something in order to assist in separating parts.
(countable, uncountable)That portion of a surface that remains after an open disk is removed from it.
More definitions
- the act of punching a hole (especially a row of holes as for ease of separation)
- a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place
- a hole made in something
Translations
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plural: perforations| Singular | perforation |
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Word family
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