perforator
|per-fo-ra-tor|
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/ˈpɜːrfəˌreɪtər/
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/ˈpɜːfəˌreɪtə/
hole-making tool
Etymology
Etymology Information
'perforator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'perforare,' where 'per-' meant 'through' and 'forare' meant 'to bore.'
Historical Evolution
'perforare' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'perforator,' and eventually became the modern English word 'perforator.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bore through,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a tool or instrument for making holes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tool or machine used for making holes, especially in paper or other thin materials.
The office uses a perforator to prepare documents for binding.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/22 03:19