Perforate

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrfərˌeɪt/

Perforate (verb)

  1. to make small holes in something, often in a line.
  2. to pierce through a surface or material completely.

Examples

  • The machine can perforate paper quickly.
  • They perforate the tickets for easy tearing.

Common collocations: perforate paper, perforate tickets, perforate edges, perforate through armor, perforate through material

Synonyms of Perforate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Perforate

  • closing or covering holes
  • making something solid or complete