perforer — meaning in English

English meaning

• broach verb To bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
• pounce verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
• puncture noun A small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tyre.

Senses

perforer is used for these senses in English:

• broach (transitive) To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
• pounce (transitive) To stamp holes in; to perforate.
• puncture To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.

broach — full definition

1. verb To bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
2. verb To pierce or tap something, especially a cask, in order to draw out liquid.

pounce — full definition

1. verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
2. verb To seize an opportunity eagerly and without hesitation.
3. noun A sudden leaping attack.

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