What is the meaning of perforated?

verb

  • Make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation.
    • usage: "perforate the sheets of paper"
  • Pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance.
    • usage: "The bullet penetrated her chest"

adjective

  • Having a hole cut through.
    • usage: "pierced ears"; "a perforated eardrum"; "a punctured balloon"
  • Having a number or series of holes.
    • usage: "a perforated steel plate"; "perforated cancellation"; "perforated stamp"
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