Perforation
/pˌɜrfəˈreɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The act of perforating or the state of being perforated.
Sentence Examples
The perforation in the tire caused a blowout.
She noticed a perforation in her eardrum.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ in the eardrum was caused by a severe infection that had gone untreated for too long.