PERFORATOR

Etymology

Noun

perforator (plural perforators)

A tool or machine that makes holes, or perforates, materials such as paper and card.

A machine that can bore a tunnel underground

(anatomy) A perforating artery or vein

Synonyms

• hole punch

Source: Wiktionary


Per"fo*ra`tor, n. Etym: [Cf. F. perforateur.]

Definition: One who, or that which, perforates; esp., a cephalotome.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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