perforation

per·fo·ra·tion  (pûrf-rshn)

n.

1. A hole or series of holes punched or bored through something, especially a hole in a series, separating sections in a sheet or roll.

2.

a. The act of perforating.

b. The state of being perforated.

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perforation [ˌpɜːfəˈreɪʃən]

n

1. the act of perforating or the state of being perforated

2. a hole or holes made in something

3.

a.  a method of making individual stamps, coupons, etc., easily separable by punching holes along their margins

b.  the holes punched in this way Abbreviation perf

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	perforation - a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place hole - an opening deliberately made in or through something
	2.	perforation - a hole made in something; "a perforation of the eardrum" hole - an opening into or through something
	3.	perforation - the act of punching a hole (especially a row of holes as for ease of separation) puncture - the act of puncturing or perforating

Translations

perforation [ˌpɜːfəˈreɪʃən] N (gen) → perforación f; [of stamp] → perforado m

perforation [ˌpɜː^rfəˈreɪʃ^ən]

n → perforation f perforations

npl (= line of holes) → pointillé m
The perforations in a sheet of stamps make them easier to tear off → Le pointillé sur une feuille de timbres permet de les détacher plus facilement.

perforation

n (= act) → Perforieren nt; (= row of holes, Med) → Perforation f

perforation [ˌpɜːfəˈreɪʃ/ən] n (act) → perforazione f; (in stamps) → dentellatura; (hole) → foro