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Perforating: meaning, definitions and examples

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perforating

 

[ หˆpษœหrfษ™reษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To perforate means to break through a surface or material by making a hole or holes. This action is often performed to create openings for various purposes, such as allowing for the passage of air, water, or other substances. In printing, perforation can help in easily separating pages or tickets. It is commonly used in manufacturing and crafting, especially in creating products that require the separation of parts.

Synonyms

bore, drill, pierce, pierce, puncture.

Examples of usage

  • The engineer suggested perforating the sheet metal for better airflow.
  • You can perforate the paper to make it easier to tear.
  • The ticket is designed to be perforated for easy detachment.

Translations

Translations of the word "perforating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perforando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคฆเฅเคฐเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช perforierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melubangi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ั„ะพั€ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perforowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฉฟๅญ”ใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perforation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perforando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท delik aรงma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒœ๊ณตํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู‚ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perforovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ perforovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅญ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ perforiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรถtun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ั„ะพั€ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deลŸik aรงma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perforando

Etymology

The word 'perforate' originates from the Latin word 'perforare,' which means 'to pierce through.' This term is derived from 'per,' meaning 'through,' and 'forare,' which means 'to bore' or 'to pierce.' The earliest uses of 'perforate' in English date back to the late 17th century. Initially, it was used in technical contexts related to drilling or making holes in various materials. Over time, its usage expanded to include a variety of fields, from printing to architecture, reflecting advancements in manufacturing practices and techniques. Today, 'perforate' is widely used in everyday language, particularly in contexts involving paper, textiles, and construction.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,522, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.