Puncture — synonyms, definition

1. puncture (Noun)

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puncture (Noun) — Loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object.

puncture (Noun) — A small hole made by a sharp object.

puncture (Noun) — The act of puncturing or perforating.

puncture (Noun) — A deflated pneumatic tire.

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2. puncture (Verb)

bore broach burst cut deflate dig drill enter go into gore hole hurt impale inject insert penetrate perforate pierce pin prick • • •

puncture (Verb) — Pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into. ex. "puncture a tire"

puncture (Verb) — Make by piercing. ex. "puncture a hole"

puncture (Verb) — Reduce or lessen the size or importance of. ex. "The bad review of his work punctured his self-confidence"

puncture (Verb) — Cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing. ex. "puncture an air balloon"

puncture (Verb) — Be pierced or punctured. ex. "The tire punctured"

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