noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A tool or machine that makes holes, or perforates, materials such as paper and card.
2. 2
   A machine that can bore a tunnel underground
3. 3
   A perforating artery or vein

Synonyms

All synonyms

hole punchhole punchholerholer

Etymology

From perforate + -or.

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