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to puncture
01
perfurar, fura
to cause a sudden loss of air or pressure in something, such as a tire or inflatable object
Transitive: to puncture an inflatable object
Example
A nail on the road punctured the tire, causing a flat.
The cyclist accidentally punctured the inner tube while repairing the bike.
She accidentally punctured the inflatable pool toy with a sharp stick, causing it to lose air.
02
perfurar, puncturar
to pierce or penetrate something with a sharp object
Transitive: to puncture sth
Example
He punctured the lid of the can with a screwdriver to access its contents.
She punctured the plastic wrapping of the package with scissors to open it.
She punctured the fruit's skin with a fork to check its ripeness.
03
perfurar, furar
to suffer a small hole or opening
Intransitive
Example
The cyclist 's tire punctured when it ran over a sharp piece of glass on the road.
The balloon popped when it punctured on a thorn in the garden.
His shoe deflated quickly after it punctured on a rusty nail.
04
fure, desinflar
to unexpectedly deflate or diminish a mood, feeling, or atmosphere
Transitive: to puncture a mood or feeling
Example
The arrival of bad news punctured the joyful atmosphere of the party.
Her harsh criticism punctured his confidence, leaving him feeling dejected.
The sudden downpour punctured our excitement for the outdoor concert.
05
perfurar, fazer um furo
to create a hole or opening by piercing something with a sharp object
Transitive: to puncture a hole in sth
Example
Using a nail, he punctured a series of holes in the plastic container for ventilation.
With a nail, he punctured a row of perforations in the plastic container for ventilation.
He used a drill to puncture a hole in the metal sheet for ventilation.
Puncture
01
punção, perfuracão
the act of puncturing or perforating
02
furo, perfuracão
a small hole made by a sharp object
03
furo, perfuração
a small hole or tear in a tire caused by a sharp object
What is a "puncture"?
A puncture is a type of damage that occurs when a sharp object, like a nail or piece of glass, pierces a vehicle's tire, causing it to lose air. This can lead to a flat tire, making it difficult or impossible to drive until the tire is repaired or replaced. Punctures are common on roads with debris, and the damage may be small or large, depending on the object causing the puncture. Quick attention is needed to fix a puncture and prevent further tire damage or safety issues while driving.
Example
They patched the tire to repair the puncture.
She noticed a nail was the cause of the tire puncture.
A puncture can lead to gradual loss of air pressure.
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