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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

  • (..) Which way? We need to get off this deck. Follow me. Engineering will be the central point from which they control the hive. If we begin firing in there, we may hit the warp core. Our goal should be to puncture one of the plasma coolant tanks. Plasma coolant will liquefy organic material on contact. (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact