perforation
noun
per·fo·ra·tion
ˌpər-fə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act or process of perforating
2
a
: a hole or pattern made by or as if by piercing or boring
b
: one of the series of holes (as between rows of postage stamps) in a sheet that serve as an aid in separation
Examples of perforation in a Sentence
an infection that can cause perforation of the intestine
during the lesson the boy absentmindedly made perforations in his paper with his pencil
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This hazard, hard plastic, and many other physical hazards such as metal and rocks/stones can cause illness or injury to the consumer, including laceration, cuts to the tongue or gum, perforation, occlusion (choking), typically occurring immediately or shortly after consumption.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit claims medical errors happened during the procedure, which led to the bowel perforation.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
The suede exterior and leather details on the tongue and heel elevate them enough to look stylish on business trips, while the sneaky perforations on the upper add extra breathability.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
No small tail flickered out of sight and no trace of perforation was visible.
—Hazlitt, 12 Mar. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit claims medical errors happened during the procedure, which led to the bowel perforation.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
The suede exterior and leather details on the tongue and heel elevate them enough to look stylish on business trips, while the sneaky perforations on the upper add extra breathability.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
No small tail flickered out of sight and no trace of perforation was visible.
—Hazlitt, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perforation
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“Perforation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perforation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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perforation
noun
per·fo·ra·tion
ˌpər-fə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act or process of perforating
2
: a hole, pattern, or series of holes made by perforating
Medical Definition
perforation
noun
per·fo·ra·tion
ˌpər-fə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act or process of perforating
specifically
: the penetration of a body part through accident or disease
spontaneous perforation of the sigmoid colon in the presence of diverticulosis —The Journal of the American Medical Association
The Journal of the American Medical Association 2
a
: a rupture in a body part caused especially by accident or disease
b
: a natural opening in an organ or body part
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