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Definition puncture in American English

puncture verb

verb
/ˈpʌŋktʃər/
1

to make a small hole in the surface of something such as a tire with something sharp

Example

The bottom of the water tank had been punctured.

Example

A nail punctured our tire.

Synonyms and related words
tear pierce puncture
1.1

if a tire or ball punctures, it gets a small hole through which the air comes out

Synonyms and related words
break fall apart shatter
2

to cause a sudden change in the way that someone feels or thinks about something

Example

An opening touchdown punctured our enthusiasm.

Synonyms and related words
influence decide lead to
Definition puncture in American English