gaten

Gaten is a Dutch plural noun meaning holes or openings in a surface or object. The singular form is gat. In Dutch, gaten can describe perforations, cavities, or vents—for example holes in walls, fabric, or machinery, as well as natural openings.

The term also appears as a given name in some contexts. The best-known bearer is Gaten Matarazzo (born 2002), an American actor noted for playing Dustin Henderson on Stranger Things.

In English-language usage, gaten is not common outside discussions of Dutch vocabulary, and it is not used as a standalone concept in most technical fields. When encountered in multilingual texts, gaten is generally treated as the plural of gat.