Perforate: meaning, definitions and examples
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perforate
[ หpษห.fษ.reษชt ]
medical procedure
To pierce or put a hole through something, especially a part of the body, using a sharp object or instrument.
Synonyms
bore, penetrate, pierce, puncture
Examples of usage
- During the surgery, the doctor will perforate the patient's eardrum to release the built-up pressure.
- The dentist may need to perforate the tooth in order to drain the abscess.
office supplies
To make a series of small holes in something, such as paper or a document, for ease of tearing or filing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Don't forget to perforate the edges of the papers before putting them in the binder.
- The perforated lines on the coupon make it easy to tear off.
Translations
Translations of the word "perforate" in other languages:
๐ต๐น perfurar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฆ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช durchbohren
๐ฎ๐ฉ melubangi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะบะพะปัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ przebijaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฉดใ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท perforer
๐ช๐ธ perforar
๐น๐ท delmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌ๋ฉ์ ๋ซ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุซูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ propรญchnout
๐ธ๐ฐ prebodnรบลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฉฟๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ preluknjati
๐ฎ๐ธ gata
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแแ แแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษlik aรงmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ perforar
Word origin
The word 'perforate' comes from the Latin word 'perforatus', which is the past participle of 'perforare', meaning 'to bore through'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century. The concept of perforation has been important in various fields, from medical procedures to office supplies, making it a versatile and widely recognized term.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,206, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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