I got/had a 'puncture' [=('US') 'flat, flat tire'] on the way to the airport.
A nail 'punctured' the tire. = The tire was 'punctured' by a nail.
Their criticism 'punctured' [='hurt, wounded'] his self-esteem.
(..) that it's only a matter of time before we find what we're looking for. ♪ ♪ Three faint punctures on the proximal end of the victim's left ulna. The wounds appear to be equidistantly positioned. And if you were (..)2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Movie in the Making Season: 11 Episode 18