Perforate synonyms and antonyms
pûr'fə-rāt'
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To bore (a hole) in (something) with or as with a drill
To thrust or plunge (a knife, etc.) into something
penetrate (related)
To penetrate is to pass into or through something.
To form or enlarge (something) by means of a boring instrument or apparatus.
bore through
Permeate is defined as to get into, soak into or spread throughout.
To cut or pass through with or as if with a sharp instrument; stab or penetrate.
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Pounce is to jump on something, to take quick and decisive action or to swoop in and catch or attack something.
To pierce or puncture something or cause a pricking feeling.
(--- Archaic) To poke or prod with a stick.
To reduce or put an end to, as if by a puncture
To pass through a sieve.
To affix an adhesive stamp to (an envelope, for example).
To break or violate (a contract, covenant, etc.)
To fail to fulfill; cancel:
To make or adjust a space between (objects or points) or in (a device):
To put, hit, or drive into a hole
Enter is defined as to come in, put in or get in.
open (related)
To become open
Having a small hole made by piercing; specif., having such a hole in its lobe
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Pierced with holes, esp. a row of holes, as to facilitate tearing
having a hole cut through
perforation (related)
fenestrated (related)
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