PERFORATION Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

perforation

noun

ˌpər-fə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of perforation

as in puncture

a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument during the lesson the boy absentmindedly made perforations in his paper with his pencil

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as in aperture

a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing poked the button through a perforation in the fabric

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Recent Examples of perforation The Swiss cheese descriptor is derived from the fenestrations or window-like perforations in its foliage. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 Other model-specific touches include dark chrome details, mood lighting, and a unique perforation pattern on the seat inserts and door panels. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 The reception area and the lower portion of the gathering room sport a gypsum board ceiling with a grid of tiny perforations that gives texture to the surface while improving the acoustics. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2026 With perforations for breathability, the Center Court Leather Sneakers are the shoe for sweltering days. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for perforation

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Given their expectations entering the day, Netcompany-INEOS will be deeply disappointed with Kevin Vauquelin’s puncture, their French leader having enjoyed such an impressive Tour last year.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026
The puncture left a hole in his sock between his big and middle toes, where a red stain formed.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Definition of puncture

Noun

If applicable, low apertures and wide-angle lenses can also help grab good shots of the natural phenomenon.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
And there's no question about which exposure mode you've got set at any time; it's shown (along with the aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and EV compensation) on the monochrome info display on the top plate.

— Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026

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Mozeliak said the Angels should not consider a trade proposal in isolation, without considering how to flex their major-market muscles to fill whatever hole a trade might create.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The difference between these two measurements gives the exciton binding energy, a key quantity that determines how strongly the electron and hole remain bound together.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

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