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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke