Definition Definition

puncture - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'puncture' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Puncture [ n.]
- The act of puncturing; perforating with something pointed.
- A small hole made by a point; a slight wound, bite, or sting; as, the puncture of a nail, needle, or pin.
2 . Puncture [ v. t.]
- To pierce with a small, pointed instrument, or the like; to prick; to make a puncture in; as, to puncture the skin.

Meaning of 'puncture' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . puncture [ v]
Meaning (1):
- make by piercing
Example in sentence:
  • puncture a hole
Meaning (2):
- pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into
Example in sentence:
  • puncture a tire
Meaning (3):
- cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing
Example in sentence:
  • puncture an air balloon
Meaning (4):
- reduce or lessen the size or importance of
Example in sentence:
  • The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence
Meaning (5):
- be pierced or punctured
Example in sentence:
  • The tire punctured

Nearby Words:

pun punch punched puncheon puncher punchin punchinello punching punchy punctated

See 'puncture' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Categories

Browse Dictionary