perforation vs rift

perforation

noun
  • An abnormal opening in an organ, such as a rupture. 

  • That portion of a surface that remains after an open disk is removed from it. 

  • A series of holes punched through something in order to assist in separating parts. 

  • Any opening in a solid object. 

  • The act of perforating or the state of being perforated. 

rift

noun
  • A chasm or fissure. 

  • A break in the clouds, fog, mist etc., which allows light through. 

  • A shallow place in a stream; a ford. 

verb
  • To form a rift; to split open. 

  • To belch. 

  • To cleave; to rive; to split. 

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