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perforate

per.fo.rate \'p*r-f*-.ra-t\ \'p*r-f(*-)r*t, -f*-.ra-t\ \-f*-.ra-t-*r\ vb [L 
   perforatus, pp. of perforare to bore through, fr. per- thr]ough + forare to 
   bore - more at BORE 1: to make a hole through; specif : to make a line of 
   holes in to  facilitate separation 2: to pass through or into by or as if 
   by making a hole  : to penetrate a surface  - per.fo.rate aj