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perforate Biology a. pierced by small holes b. marked with small transparent spots perforate [′pər·fə‚rāt] (science and technology) To pierce or puncture; particularly, to make a line or series of holes for such purposes as identification, decoration, or easy separation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| All three remounted their horses, and set out at a good pave, while Porthos was promising his adversary to perforate him with all the thrusts known in the fencing schools. This one is built against the solid rock, and it would take ten experienced miners, duly furnished with the requisite tools, as many years to perforate it. |
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