perforate — to make a hole or holes through something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a hole or holes through something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrfəreɪt/
Example Sentences
- The bullet perforated his lucky charm, but somehow he survived unharmed.
- My cat managed to perforate every single houseplant with its claws.
- The surgeon carefully perforated the patient's abdomen to perform the procedure.
perforate
VERB[/ˈpɜːrfəreɪt/]
to make a hole or holes through something
The machine perforates neat rows of holes along the stamp sheet.
Perforate to decorate, making patterns elaborate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'perforatus', the past participle of 'perforare', meaning 'to bore through'. The word combines the prefix 'per-' (through) with 'forare' (to bore or drill), derived from 'forus' meaning hole or opening.
Breakdown
per- (through) + forare (to bore/drill) + -ate (verb suffix) = perforate
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📝Examples
“The bullet perforated his lucky charm, but somehow he survived unharmed.”
“My cat managed to perforate every single houseplant with its claws.”
“The surgeon carefully perforated the patient's abdomen to perform the procedure.”
“The old tickets had perforated edges that made them easy to tear.”
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