Definition of: perforate

(pûr′fə·rāt) v.t. ·rat·ed, ·rat·ing
1. To make a hole or holes through, by or as by stamping or drilling.
2. To pierce with holes in rows or patterns, as sheets of stamps, etc. See synonyms under PIERCE.
—adjective (-rit) Perforated. [<L perforatus, pp. of perforare <per- through + forare bore]
—per′fo·ra·ble adjective
—per′fo·ra′tive, per′fo·ra·to′ry adjective
—per′fo·ra′tor noun