Perforator: meaning, definitions and examples

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perforator

 

[ ˈpəːfəreɪtə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

office equipment

A perforator is a machine used to punch holes in paper, typically for binding or organizing documents. It is commonly used in offices for creating holes in paper to fit into binders.

Synonyms

hole puncher, paper punch

Examples of usage

  • The office manager used the perforator to prepare the documents for filing.
  • She needed to use the perforator to punch holes in the papers before putting them in the folder.
Context #2 | Noun

medical device

In the medical field, a perforator is a tool used to create small holes in the skin for various purposes, such as drainage or to facilitate the insertion of medical devices. It is commonly used during surgical procedures.

Synonyms

dermal punch, skin punch

Examples of usage

  • The surgeon used a perforator to create an opening for the drainage tube.
  • The perforator helped in making precise holes for the catheter insertion.

Translations

Translations of the word "perforator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perfurador

🇮🇳 परफोरेटर

🇩🇪 Bohrhammer

🇮🇩 perforator

🇺🇦 перфоратор

🇵🇱 perforator

🇯🇵 穿孔機 (せんこうき)

🇫🇷 perforateur

🇪🇸 perforador

🇹🇷 delici

🇰🇷 천공기

🇸🇦 مثقاب

🇨🇿 děrovačka

🇸🇰 perforátor

🇨🇳 打孔机 (dǎ kǒng jī)

🇸🇮 perforator

🇮🇸 gatari

🇰🇿 перфоратор

🇬🇪 პერფორატორი

🇦🇿 perforator

🇲🇽 perforador

Word origin

The word 'perforator' originated from the Latin word 'perforatus', which means 'to bore through'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century. The concept of creating holes for various purposes has been essential in different fields, leading to the development of perforating tools and machines.