perforate

• Beschreibt etwas, das durchlöchert wurde oder ein Loch bzw. Löcher hat.

Describes something that has been pierced or has a hole or holes through it.

1. Having a hole cut throughC1formal

   Describes an object that has been pierced or has a hole made through it.

   perforiert

   • The perforated paper is easy to tear along the line.
   • The stamp sheet is perforated for easy separation.
   • The surgeon used a perforated tube for drainage.

   Synonymeboreddrilledholeypiercedpuncturedriddled

   Antonymeimperforatesealedsolid

• Ein Verb, das bedeutet, ein Loch oder mehrere Löcher in etwas zu machen, meist durch Stechen oder Bohren.

A verb meaning to make a hole or holes through something, typically by piercing or boring.

1. Make a hole or holesB2formal

   To pierce or make a hole or series of holes through something, often to allow separation or passage.

   Lochung anbringen

   • The machine perforates the paper to create tear-off sheets.
   • The surgeon perforated the tissue to drain the fluid.
   • The stamp sheet is perforated so you can easily separate each stamp.

   Synonymeboredrillpenetratepiercepunchpunctureriddlestab

   Antonymeblockcloseplugseal

2. Penetrate or pass throughC1formal

   To pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance.

   Durchdringen

   • The bullet perforated the metal plate.
   • The roots perforated the hard soil.
   • The needle perforated the skin with a quick, sharp motion.

   Synonymeboredrilllancepenetratepierceprickpunchpuncturestab