1. making holes through something
Usage: present participle of perforate

1. designed to make holes or having the ability to pierce through

Examples

• The drill is perforating the metal sheet.
• She is perforating the paper with a hole punch.
• The perforating tool creates evenly spaced holes.
• Water is perforating the limestone over time.
• The perforating machine works quickly and efficiently.
• He watched the laser perforating the material.
• The perforating needle went through the fabric easily.