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perforation

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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.

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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.perforation - a line of small holes for tearing at a particular placeperforation - 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 [ˌpɜːrfəˈreɪʃən]
nperforation 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 [ˌpɜːfəˈreɪʃn] n (act) → perforazione f; (in stamps) → dentellatura; (hole) → foro


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Through the perforation Mulcachy immediately clamped a metal ring.
It was clear, then, that the instrument producing the perforation was not of a common stamp and, after having been driven with prodigious strength, and piercing an iron plate 1 3/8 inches thick, had withdrawn itself by a backward motion.
The stranger had, without assistance, bared his own shoulder, when the slight perforation produced by the pas sage of the buckshot was plainly visible.
 
 
 
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