Associations to the word «Perforate»

Wiktionary

PERFORATE, verb. To pierce; to penetrate
PERFORATE, verb. To make a line of holes in a thin material to allow separation at the line
PERFORATE, adjective. (philately) perforated

Dictionary definition

PERFORATE, verb. Make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation; "perforate the sheets of paper".
PERFORATE, verb. Pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "The bullet penetrated her chest".
PERFORATE, adjective. Having a hole cut through; "pierced ears"; "a perforated eardrum"; "a punctured balloon".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley