perforated

/ˈpɜrfəˌreɪtəd/

Something perforated usually contains a series of tiny holes. You might see a perforated line on a utility bill, where you are supposed to tear off that part to mail in with your check.

Anything with holes can be said to be perforated, especially if the holes are in a row or series. You wouldn't say something with one hole is perforated. This word can have some grim uses, like if you're talking about a murder victim whose body was perforated with bullets.

Definitions of perforated

1. adjective

   having a number or series of holes
   “a perforated steel plate”

   “perforated cancellation”

   “perforated stamp”

   synonyms:

   cut

   separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument
2. adjective

   having a hole cut through
   “a perforated eardrum”

   synonyms: perforate, pierced, punctured

   cut

   separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument