perforate

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été percé ou qui présente un ou plusieurs trous traversants.

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.

   perforé

   • 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.

   Synonymesboreddrilledholeypiercedpuncturedriddled

   Antonymesimperforatesealedsolid

• Verbe signifiant faire un ou plusieurs trous dans quelque chose, généralement en perçant ou en forant.

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.

   perforer

   • 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.

   Synonymesboredrillpenetratepiercepunchpunctureriddlestab

   Antonymesblockcloseplugseal

2. Penetrate or pass throughC1formal

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

   Pénétrer ou traverser

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

   Synonymesboredrilllancepenetratepierceprickpunchpuncturestab