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puncture

Definition

  • noun: a hole or wound made by a sharp point
  • noun: an act of 'puncturing'
  • verb: to make a hole in (something) with a sharp point
  • verb: to pierce with or as if with a pointed instrument or object
  • synonyms: prick, pierce, opening

Examples

  • 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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) He was shooting at it and he missed. The snakes are programmed never to hit on a strike. -Was the guest injured? -Minor puncture wounds. lt's inexcusable to injure a guest. Pick up that snake for a total post at once. Check all the snake's central mechanisms tonight during the repair period. (..)
    1973 Westworld