O
AI-generated image

perforate

/pərˈfɔːreɪt/ verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does perforate mean?

verb

to make a hole or holes in something, typically by piercing or cutting, or to have a hole or holes in something.

Example

"The drill perforated the metal sheet with ease."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for perforate?

What's the opposite of perforate?

Rhymes with perforate