perforate

Meanings

• Make a hole or openings in something using a tool or instrument.

  - "Using a hammer and nails, perforate a wooden fence to create openings for better visibility."
  - "To test the quality of paper, perforate it using a paper punch and examine the resulting holes for uniformity in size and shape."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

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perforate , venerate , animate , activate

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Homophones

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1. perforate
   

2. perfect
   

3. perforation
   

4. perforce
   

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Variants

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perforate , perforated , perforates , perforating , perforator , perforators

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Forms

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perforate, perforated, perforates, perforating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'perforatus', meaning 'pierced through' or 'having holes made in it'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Penetration: The act or process of entering or passing through something, often using force or pressure.

2. Piercing: A process or technique of making a hole or opening in something, often using a sharp tool or instrument.

3. Drilling: A process or technique of making a hole or opening in something, often using a rotating drill bit.

4. Sawing: A process or technique of cutting or dividing something into two or more parts, often using a saw or similar cutting tool.

5. Splicing: A process or technique of joining two or more ends or parts of something together, often using a splice or similar joining tool.

6. Welding: A process or technique of joining two or more parts or pieces of metal together by melting and fusing the metal edges using heat, pressure, or an electric current.

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Culture

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In literature, the verb 'perforate' is often used metaphorically to describe the act of penetrating or piercing someone's emotions or thoughts. In art, the concept of 'perforation' is often explored through various techniques such as piercing, cutting, or drilling holes in different materials like paper, metal, wood, or fabric. In music, the term 'perforation' is sometimes used to describe the act of performing or playing a musical instrument or composition. In various other fields such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or business, the term 'perforation' may be used to describe various processes or techniques involving the making of holes or openings in materials or substances.

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