v. & adj.
--v.
1. tr. make a hole or holes through; pierce.
2 tr. make a row of small holes in (paper etc.) so that a part may be torn off easily.
3 tr. make an opening into; pass into or extend through.
4 intr. (usu. foll. by into, through, etc.) penetrate.
--adj. perforated.
Derivatives:
perforation n. perforative adj. perforator n.
Etymology: L perforare (as PER-, forare pierce)