Synonyms of perforation

perforation

noun

ˌpər-fə-ˈrā-shən 

1

as in puncture

a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument

during the lesson the boy absentmindedly made perforations in his paper with his pencil

Synonyms & Similar Words

• puncture
• punch
• slit
• tear
• prick
• pinhole
• stab
• cut
• groove
• pinprick
• rupture
• incision
• gouge
• break
• hollow
• laceration
• gash
• slash
• rent
• rip
• notch

2

as in aperture

a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing

poked the button through a perforation in the fabric

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aperture
• hole
• opening
• orifice
• crevice
• slit
• fissure
• crack
• rupture
• space
• tear
• slot
• puncture
• gash
• cleft
• breach
• rift
• split
• slash
• punch
• vent
• loophole
• entrance
• pore
• outlet
• inlet
• intake
• cut
• exit
• mouth
• rent
• notch
• pinhole
• keyhole
• break
• chink
• buttonhole
• cranny
• pinprick
• wormhole
• knothole
• pothole
• peephole
• airhole
• armhole

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• seal
• filling
• patch
• filler
• fill
• plug
• barrier
• obstruction
• stopper
• obstacle
• blockage

Examples of perforation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the Black Label Atmospheric trim, Lincoln has a diamond stitch pattern in the leather and perforations increasing density from top to bottom, replicating rain. —Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2024

If left untreated, fecal impaction can lead to complications such as bowel perforation, infections, or ulcers. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 Aug. 2024

Choose a performance-minded button-down with perforation for breathability and enough style to blend in during a night on the town. —Outside Online, 13 Aug. 2024

The condition, occurring in premature babies, causes intestinal tissue to die and can lead to perforations in the intestines, per the Cleveland Clinic. —Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 22 July 2024