transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpə:fəreɪt ]
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. øøperforation n. perforative adj. perforator n. [L perforare (as PER-, forare pierce)]