Origin: Latin
suffix -ure
Puncture has 10 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
2
a small hole made by a sharp object
3
the act of puncturing or perforating
4
The act or an instance of puncturing.
Verb
1
pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into
"puncture a tire"
2
make by piercing
"puncture a hole"
3
reduce or lessen the size or importance of
"The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"
4
cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing
"puncture an air balloon"
5
be pierced or punctured
"The tire punctured"
6
To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.
Example Sentences
"puncture a tire"
verb
"puncture a hole"
verb
"The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"
verb
"puncture an air balloon"
verb
"The tire punctured"
verb
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