Definition & Meaning of "perforate"

to perforate

to create a series of holes in something, typically for the purpose of making separation or tearing easier

Transitive: to perforate paper or packaging

to pass or penetrate into something

Transitive: to perforate sth

perforate

having a hole cut through

perforate

perforated

adj

perforated

adj

perforation

Example

The cashier perforated the receipt for easy tearing.

The artist perforated the cardboard for a unique pattern in the sculpture.

She perforated the document along the dotted line for detachment.

To facilitate tearing, the packaging was perforated along the edges.

The sharp knife perforated the packaging as she opened the parcel.

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