puncture
noun
1. loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
Definition categories: event, misadventure, mischance, mishap
2. a small hole made by a sharp object
Definition categories: man–made, hole
3. the act of puncturing or perforating
verb
1. pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into
- puncture a tire
Definition categories: contact, pierce
2. make by piercing
- puncture a hole
Definition categories: contact, create, make
3. reduce or lessen the size or importance of
Similar word(s): deflate
Definition categories: communication, deprecate, depreciate, vilipend
4. cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing
- puncture an air balloon
Definition categories: change, decompress, depressurise, depressurize
5. be pierced or punctured
- The tire punctured
Definition categories: change, break, separate
Sentences with puncture as a verb:
- The needle punctured the balloon instantly.