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 These sneakers caught my eye, thanks to the pretty perforations. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 The soft leather upper features a grid of square perforations that balance breathability with style, revamping your shoe lineup with ease. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 Traditionally, film has four perforations and runs vertically through a projector. — Zuri Primos july 18, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026 Most models come with a carrying case that’s designed to protect the blades and keep the whole thing dry with perforations or vents. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for perforation

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Noun

Clenney claimed to have thrown the knife at Obumseli from a distance of over 10 feet, but prosecutors say an autopsy revealed a puncture wound so deep it could only have been caused by an up-close and personal stabbing.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
The dog bit the 2-year-old in the leg, leaving a deep puncture wound, according to the affidavit.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of puncture

Noun

Their small apparent sizes require at least an 8-inch aperture telescope, longer focal lengths and higher magnification.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjust settings Play with aperture, shutter speed and ISO to determine the best settings for the photo, McCarty said.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of aperture

Noun

Place them behind the refrigerator and stove, under kitchen and bathroom sinks near pipe entry holes, and in the back corners of pantry shelves.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
While the district took a series of cost-cutting steps — including freezing spending on supplies, hiring and most new contracts, as well as laying off employees — successive budget updates showed the financial hole continuing to deepen.

— Chaewon Chung August 16, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026

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