Meaning of puncture in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpəŋk(t)ʃər/

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  1. Verb

    puncture

    Definitions

    1. pierce with a pointed object

    Examples

    • « make a hole into »
    • « puncture a tire »
  2. 2. make by piercing

    Examples

    • « puncture a hole »
  3. 3. reduce or lessen the size or importance of

    Examples

    • « The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence »

    Derived terms

  4. 4. cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing

    Examples

    • « puncture an air balloon »
  5. 5. be pierced or punctured

    Examples

    • « The tire punctured »

  6. Noun

    puncture

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin punctura, from punct-‘pricked’, from the verb pungere. The verb dates from the late 17th century

    Definitions

    1. loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
  7. 2. a small hole made by a sharp object
  8. 3. the act of puncturing or perforating

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