Visual meaning of 'perforates'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of perforates: To pierce; to penetrate.

verb

To pierce; to penetrate.

"The nail accidentally perforates the tire, causing it to slowly deflate. "

Visual illustration of perforates: To make a line of holes in (a thin material) to allow separation at the line. - Image 1

perforates: To make a line of holes in (a thin material) to allow separation at the line. - Thumbnail 1

perforates: To make a line of holes in (a thin material) to allow separation at the line. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To make a line of holes in (a thin material) to allow separation at the line.

"to perforate a sheet of postage stamps"

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