Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

perforated

Adjective

/ˈpɜr fə reɪ tɪd/

Definition

Having a hole or holes punched through it.

Examples

The perforated paper made it easy to tear off individual sheets.
She used a perforated sheet to filter out the larger particles from the mixture.
The wall was perforated to allow air to circulate.

Meaning

To be perforated means that there are physical holes or openings that have been created in an object, usually for the purpose of allowing something to pass through or for ease of tearing.