perforated
adjective
per·fo·rat·ed
ˈpər-fə-ˌrā-təd 
1
: having a hole or perforations
especially
: having a specified number of perforations in 20 millimeters
the stamps are perforated 10
2
: characterized by perforation
a perforated ulcer
Examples of perforated in a Sentence
a pad with perforated sheets of paper
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The Mylar film is coated with a high-resistance conductive material and suspended between two perforated metal plates called stators.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Foard died from acute peritonitis due to a perforated duodenal ulcer, according to the complaint.
—James Powel, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The newest next thing is symbolized by 21 Carpenter, where Hassell fitted 48 rooms into a tower wrapped up in a perforated, heat-deflecting aluminum sun canopy.
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Royals’ pitcher Danny Jackson, a 1985 World Series winner, has slung the perforated ball from the mound.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Foard died from acute peritonitis due to a perforated duodenal ulcer, according to the complaint.
—James Powel, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The newest next thing is symbolized by 21 Carpenter, where Hassell fitted 48 rooms into a tower wrapped up in a perforated, heat-deflecting aluminum sun canopy.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2025
Royals’ pitcher Danny Jackson, a 1985 World Series winner, has slung the perforated ball from the mound.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
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“Perforated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perforated. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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perforated
adjective
per·fo·rat·ed
-fə-ˌrāt-əd
: having a hole or series of holes : characterized by perforation
a perforated eardrum
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