Definition puncture in British English

puncture noun

[countable] noun

/ˈpʌŋktʃə(r)/

a small hole made by accident in a tyre

Example

Their journey was delayed for several hours because of a puncture.

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accident aquaplane bang up

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a small hole made with a sharp point, for example in a person's skin during an operation

Synonyms and related words

abyss aperture blowhole

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