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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From there, Danaher used scaffolding and lifts to transfer the lettering onto the wall using charcoal powder, which was then pressed through the perforated paper.
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Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
The perforated foam layer certainly did its job, as did the additional contouring foam layers that our pressure map found created only minimal pressure buildup along the shoulders and hips.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
The round-toe style has a contrast logo for flair, along with a perforated toe box and padded footbed for comfort.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Like the Midi Perf, this shoe has an easy slip-on silhouette and perforated upper.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
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Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
The perforated foam layer certainly did its job, as did the additional contouring foam layers that our pressure map found created only minimal pressure buildup along the shoulders and hips.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
The round-toe style has a contrast logo for flair, along with a perforated toe box and padded footbed for comfort.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Like the Midi Perf, this shoe has an easy slip-on silhouette and perforated upper.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 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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