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Bolster :: Bolster (n.) the perforated plate in a punching machine on which anything rests when being punched.

Perforate :: Perforate (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.

Imperforable :: Imperforable (a.) Incapable of being perforated, or bored through..

Vinaigrette :: Vinaigrette (n.) A small perforated box for holding aromatic vinegar contained in a sponge, or a smelling bottle for smelling salts; -- called also vinegarette..

Lantern :: Lantern (n.) A perforated barrel to form a core upon.

Rose :: Rose (n.) A perforated nozzle, as of a pipe, spout, etc., for delivering water in fine jets; a rosehead; also, a strainer at the foot of a pump..

Pervious :: Pervious (a.) Open; -- used synonymously with perforate, as applied to the nostrils or birds..

Piercer :: Piercer (n.) One who, or that which, pierces or perforates.

Clevis :: Clevis (n.) A piece of metal bent in the form of an oxbow, with the two ends perforated to receive a pin, used on the end of the tongue of a plow, wagen, etc., to attach it to a draft chain, whiffletree, etc.; -- called also clavel, clevy..

Nut :: Nut (n.) A perforated block (usually a small piece of metal), provided with an internal or female screw thread, used on a bolt, or screw, for tightening or holding something, or for transmitting motion. See Illust. of lst Bolt..

Siren :: Siren (n.) An instrument for producing musical tones and for ascertaining the number of sound waves or vibrations per second which produce a note of a given pitch. The sounds are produced by a perforated rotating disk or disks. A form with two disks operated by steam or highly compressed air is used sounding an alarm to vessels in fog.

Bore :: Bore (v. t.) To perforate or penetrate, as a solid body, by turning an auger, gimlet, drill, or other instrument; to make a round hole in or through; to pierce; as, to bore a plank..

Honeycombed :: Honeycombed (a.) Formed or perforated like a honeycomb.

Martin :: Martin (n.) A perforated stone-faced runner for grinding.

Perforated :: Perforated (a.) Pierced with a hole or holes, or with pores; having transparent dots resembling holes..

Perforated :: Perforated (imp. & p. p.) of Perforat.

Thrill :: Thrill (v. t.) To perforate by a pointed instrument; to bore; to transfix; to drill.

Euphroe :: Euphroe (n.) A block or long slat of wood, perforated for the passage of the crowfoot, or cords by which an awning is held up..

Bell :: Bell (n.) A hollow perforated sphere of metal containing a loose ball which causes it to sound when moved.

Terebrate :: Terebrate (v. t.) To perforate; to bore; to pierce.

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