Synonyms: poriferous, porous
Definition: full of pores or vessels or holes
Definition: allowing passage in and out
Usage: our unfenced and largely unpoliced border inevitably has been very porous
Similar words: leaky
Definition: permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
Usage: a leaky roof; a leaky defense system
Synonyms: porous
Definition: able to absorb fluids
Usage: the partly porous walls of our digestive system; compacting the soil to make it less porous
Similar words: permeable
Definition: allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through
Usage: permeable membranes; rock that is permeable by water