Definition of perforated
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
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a pad with perforated sheets of paper
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The cabinet's perforated doors are part of the ventilation system: Huge ducts behind the cabinet silently draw air out of the room, and vents hidden where the ceiling meets the wall shoot in dehumidified air.
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15th Century
First Known Use of perforated
15th century
PERFORATED Defined for English Language Learners
perforated
playDefinition of perforated for English Language Learners
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: having a hole or a series of holes
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of paper, cardboard, etc. : having a line of small holes to make tearing easy and neat
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perforated
playMedical Definition of perforated
: having a hole or series of holes : characterized by perforation a perforated eardrum
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