puncture

(noun, verb)

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

Definition categories: act, activity

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.