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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Like the Lenovo Go, the Go S uses fans to draw cool air through the handheld's generously perforated backplate, letting hot air out through the top vents.
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PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
In California, The Broad’s bright metallic perforated exterior allows filtered daylight into the museum, letting artwork housed indoors benefit from natural light.
—Margi Glavovic Nothard, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Located across a side street and soon to be connected via an underground tunnel, the high-rise Pietro building, with its black, perforated and pleated metal sheet shell, is a sharp contrast to the long rectangular Lina structure.
—Lise Alves, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Water-resistant to 100 meters, the Top Time B31 watches are sold with either a three-row stainless-steel bracelet or a perforated leather strap with contrasting stitching, inspired by classic racing gloves.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
In California, The Broad’s bright metallic perforated exterior allows filtered daylight into the museum, letting artwork housed indoors benefit from natural light.
—Margi Glavovic Nothard, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Located across a side street and soon to be connected via an underground tunnel, the high-rise Pietro building, with its black, perforated and pleated metal sheet shell, is a sharp contrast to the long rectangular Lina structure.
—Lise Alves, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Water-resistant to 100 meters, the Top Time B31 watches are sold with either a three-row stainless-steel bracelet or a perforated leather strap with contrasting stitching, inspired by classic racing gloves.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perforated
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“Perforated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perforated. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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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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