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   puncture

   /ˈpʌŋ(k)tʃə/

   noun

   • 1. a small hole in a tyre resulting in an escape of air: "she was on her way home when she had a puncture" Similar flat tyreinformal:flat
   • ▪ a small hole in something such as the skin, caused by a sharp object: "a puncture wound" Similar holeperforationprickrupturecutnickslitleak

   verb

   • 1. make a puncture in (something): "one of the knife blows had punctured a lung" Similar make a hole inpiercepenetrateruptureperforateriddlestabcutnickslitprickspikestickimpaletransfixbore (through)drill (through)lancetapdecompressdepressurizedeflate
   • ▪ sustain a puncture: "the tyre had punctured and it would have to be replaced"
   • 2. cause a sudden collapse of (mood or feeling): "the earlier mood of optimism was punctured" Similar put an end tocut shortreverseprickdeflateflattenreduce

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

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   How do you use puncture in a sentence?

   • When you puncture something, you make a hole in it. Stick a pin in a balloon and you'll not only make kids cry, you'll also puncture the balloon. Use the verb puncture to describe poking a sharp object into something. You can call the hole you've made a puncture as well: get a big enough puncture in your car tire and you'll need to call for help.

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   What does it mean to puncture something?

   • To pierce or make a hole in something using a sharp object. A puncture is a hole, cut, or tear created by such an object. For example, a needle punctures a balloon instantly, creating a hole. The act or an instance of performing this action is also referred to as puncturing.

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   What is a puncture in a car tyre?

   • A puncture is a small hole in a car tyre or bicycle tyre that has been made by a sharp object. Somebody helped me mend the puncture. ...a tyre that has a slow puncture. A puncture is a small hole in someone's skin that has been made by or with a sharp object. ...people with puncture wounds.

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   What is a synonym for puncture?

   • Synonyms for Puncture are for example burst, go through and hole. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers. If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle. Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Puncture”. You might be able to find more answers by using these:

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     PUNCTURE meaning: 1. a small hole made by a sharp object,...

   • Znaczenie Puncture, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     puncture definicja: 1. a small hole made by a sharp object,...

   • Puncture in Arabic

     PUNCTURE translate: ثُقْب, ثُقْب. Learn more in the...

   • Puncture in French

     puncture translate: peforer, crevaison [feminine], crever,...

   • Puncture: Japanese Translation

     PUNCTURE translate: （尖ったもので開けられた）小さな穴, （タイヤなどの）パンク, パンクした穴,...

   • Puncture: Korean Translation

     puncture translate: 펑크, 구멍, 타이어 펑크. Learn more in the...

   • Puncture: Thai Translation

     puncture translate: เจาะ, ยาง (รถ) แตก. Learn more in the...

   • Puncture in Spanish

     PUNCTURE translate: pinchazo, pinchar, perforar, pinchazo...

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   noun. a small hole made by a sharp object. a perforation and loss of pressure in a pneumatic tyre, made by sharp stones, glass, etc. the act of puncturing or perforating.

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   When you puncture something, you make a hole in it. Stick a pin in a balloon and you'll not only make kids cry, you'll also puncture the balloon. Use the verb puncture to describe poking a sharp object into something.

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