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perforation

/ˌpɜːrfəˈreɪʃən/ /ˌpɑːrfəˈreɪʃən/

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noun

The act of perforating or the state of being perforated.

Examples :

"The notebook paper had a line of perforation so the pages could be easily torn out. "

action process technical item

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noun

Any opening in a solid object.

Examples :

"The ticket had a clear perforation so you could easily tear off the stub. "

part item thing structure

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noun

An abnormal opening in an organ, such as a rupture.

Examples :

"The doctor was concerned about a possible perforation in the patient's stomach lining after the surgery. "

medicine organ anatomy disease body

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noun

A series of holes punched through something in order to assist in separating parts.

Examples :

"The paper towels tore easily along the perforation. "

material part structure

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noun

That portion of a surface that remains after an open disk is removed from it.

Examples :

"The perforation left in the paper after punching a hole was slightly rough around the edges. "

gap item part structure