Associations to the word «Puncture»

Wiktionary

PUNCTURE, noun. The act or an instance of puncturing.
PUNCTURE, noun. A hole, cut, or tear created by a sharp object.
PUNCTURE, verb. To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.
PUNCTURE VINE, noun. A creeping weed with strong thorns on its fruits capable of puncturing bicycle tires, Tribulus terrestris.
PUNCTURE VINES, noun. Plural of puncture vine

Dictionary definition

PUNCTURE, noun. Loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object.
PUNCTURE, noun. A small hole made by a sharp object.
PUNCTURE, noun. The act of puncturing or perforating.
PUNCTURE, verb. Pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into; "puncture a tire".
PUNCTURE, verb. Make by piercing; "puncture a hole".
PUNCTURE, verb. Reduce or lessen the size or importance of; "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence".
PUNCTURE, verb. Cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing; "puncture an air balloon".
PUNCTURE, verb. Be pierced or punctured; "The tire punctured".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.