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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Along with three perforated giant sloth bones found in Brazil that archaeologists believe humans used as pendants 25,000 to 27,000 years ago, the butchered armadillo bones suggest that humans were in South America a surprisingly long time ago.
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 July 2024
Pickleball may not be an Olympic sport, but the activity — which is played with a perforated plastic ball and wooden paddles on a badminton-sized court — has become popular enough to inspire a video game.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 17 July 2024
Both feature semi-aniline leather upholstery, embroidered and perforated seats, extra thick carpets, a split-rim steering wheel and leather headlining.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2024
The active segment is designed for high-performance activity and features stretch nylon tops and shorts with perforated side panels.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 12 July 2024
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 July 2024
Pickleball may not be an Olympic sport, but the activity — which is played with a perforated plastic ball and wooden paddles on a badminton-sized court — has become popular enough to inspire a video game.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 17 July 2024
Both feature semi-aniline leather upholstery, embroidered and perforated seats, extra thick carpets, a split-rim steering wheel and leather headlining.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2024
The active segment is designed for high-performance activity and features stretch nylon tops and shorts with perforated side panels.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 12 July 2024
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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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