perforated

adjective

per·fo·rat·ed | \ ˈpər-fə-ˌrā-təd

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

Examples of perforated in a Sentence

a pad with perforated sheets of paper

Recent Examples on the Web

Dern herself gave the collaboration her imprimatur, sitting front row at the show wearing a perforated Raf Simons Spring 2019 top. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Laura Dern Was on the Clothing—And in the Front Row—at Raf Simons," 17 Jan. 2019 The house is built on a gridded layout, with a series of airy courtyards that are boxed in by perforated panels and green walls. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Indoor-outdoor modern house is immersed in greenery," 21 Aug. 2018 For the latter get-up, the entertainer went back to her Jenny from the Block roots, choosing a fur bomber with puffy, perforated sleeves and a body-hugging sandy-hued leather skirt. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Jennifer Lopez Puts a New York Spin on a French Girl Classic," 12 Dec. 2018 The perforated sliding metal screen that’s meant to hide the pantry but is an architectural detail in its own right. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "A former California farmhouse redesigned to host the whole family," 31 Oct. 2018 In an extreme case, the pressure could lead to a perforated eardrum. — Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, "7 Ear Problems That Can Mess With Your Summer," 18 Aug. 2018 If enclosed in a perforated plastic bag, horseradish root will keep in the vegetable bin of your refrigerator for three months or even longer. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "How to Grow and Prepare Horseradish Straight From Your Garden," 27 July 2018 The perforated leather seats in the SEL are quite supple and neatly stitched — and more appealing in appearance than most of the competitors. — Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "2019 Volkswagen Jetta: 7th generation wide-body reboot," 6 July 2018 There’s also water-cooling and a perforated metal mesh to keep the airflow going. — Shannon Liao, The Verge, "This custom Fallout computer case brings you a piece of the Wasteland," 9 Aug. 2018

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