perforator

Roget category 262

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#262. Perforator

noun

perforator, piercer, borer, auger, chisel, gimlet, stylet^†, drill, wimble^†, awl, bradawl, scoop, terrier, corkscrew, dibble, trocar [Med.], trepan, probe, bodkin, needle, stiletto, rimer, warder, lancet — punch, puncheon — spikebit^†, gouge — spear etc. (weapon) 727 — puncher — punching machine, punching press — punch pliers.

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