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{ } a. [ L. pref. im- not + perforatus, p. p. of perforate to perforate. See Perforate. ] Not perforated; having no opening or aperture. Sir J. Banks. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. imperforation. ] The state of being without perforation. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. pl. [ NL. See Perforate. ] (Zool.) (a) A division of corals including those that have a porous texture, as Porites and Madrepora; -- opposed to Aporosa. (b) A division of Foraminifera, including those having perforated shells. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Perforated p. pr. & vb. n. Perforating. ] [ L. perforatus, p. p. of perforare to perforate; per through + forare to bore. See Bore, v. ] To bore through; to pierce through with a pointed instrument; to make a hole or holes through by boring or piercing; to pierce or penetrate the surface of. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. Pierced with a hole or holes, or with pores; having transparent dots resembling holes. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. perforation. ] 1. The act of perforating, or of boring or piercing through. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A hole made by boring or piercing; an aperture. “Slender perforations.” Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. perforatif. ] Having power to perforate or pierce. [ 1913 Webster ]