| v. t. | 1. | To bore through; to pierce through with a pointed instrument; to make a hole or holes through by boring or piercing; to pierce or penetrate the surface of. |
| a. | 1. | Pierced with a hole or holes, or with pores; having transparent dots resembling holes. |
| Verb | 1. | perforate - make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation; "perforate the sheets of paper" Synonyms: punch |
| 2. | perforate - pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "The bullet penetrated her chest" Synonyms: penetrate | |
| Adj. | 1. | perforate - having a hole cut through; "pierced ears"; "a perforated eardrum"; "a punctured balloon" |