n. | 1. | The act of puncturing; perforating with something pointed. |
2. | A small hole made by a point; a slight wound, bite, or sting; | |
v. t. | 1. | To pierce with a small, pointed instrument, or the like; to prick; to make a puncture in; |
Noun | 1. | ![]() |
2. | puncture - a small hole made by a sharp object | |
3. | puncture - the act of puncturing or perforating | |
Verb | 1. | puncture - pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into; "puncture a tire" |
2. | puncture - make by piercing; "puncture a hole" | |
3. | puncture - reduce or lessen the size or importance of; "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence" Synonyms: deflate | |
4. | puncture - cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing; "puncture an air balloon" | |
5. | puncture - be pierced or punctured; "The tire punctured" |