perfurar — meaning in English

English meaning

• drill verb To make a hole in something using a rotating cutting tool.
• perforate verb IPA⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: /ˈpɜː.fə.ɹeɪt/
• pierce verb To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
• punch noun A hit made with a closed fist.

Senses

perfurar is used for these senses in English:

• drill (transitive) To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).
• pierce (transitive) To puncture; to break through.
• punch To employ a punch to create a hole in or stamp or emboss a mark on something.

drill — full definition

1. verb To make a hole in something using a rotating cutting tool.
2. verb To practise something repeatedly, often in a military or training context, until it becomes automatic.
3. noun A tool or machine used for boring holes.
4. noun A repeated practice exercise designed to build a skill or prepare for an emergency.
5. noun A dark, gritty style of trap music known for aggressive, often violent lyrics.

perforate — full definition

1. verb IPA⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: /ˈpɜː.fə.ɹeɪt/
2. verb IPA⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: /ˈpɝ.fɚ.eɪt/
3. verb Audio (US): (file)

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