adj
perforated
Perforated (adj) means having a hole or series of small holes punched through it. Example: “The perforated eardrum needed time to heal.”
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Having a hole or series of small holes punched through it.
"The perforated eardrum needed time to heal."
"Tear along the perforated edge of the coupon."
How to use perforated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of small holes, often ones designed to let something be torn or drained easily.
Common pairings
perforated line
perforated eardrum
perforated sheet
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What does “perforated” mean?
The word “perforated” means having a hole or series of small holes punched through it. In plain terms, full of small holes, often ones designed to let something be torn or drained easily.
How do you use “perforated” in a sentence?
Here is “perforated” used in a sentence: “The perforated eardrum needed time to heal.”
What part of speech is “perforated”?
“Perforated” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of perforated?
"perforated" (adj) means having a hole or series of small holes punched through it.
