Definition & Meaning of "puncture"in English

to puncture

VERB

to cause a sudden loss of air or pressure in something, such as a tire or inflatable object

Transitive: to puncture an inflatable object

Examples

A nail on the road punctured the tire, causing a flat.

The cyclist accidentally punctured the inner tube while repairing the bike.

to pierce or penetrate something with a sharp object

Transitive: to puncture sth

Examples

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.

to suffer a small hole or opening

Intransitive

Examples

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.

to unexpectedly deflate or diminish a mood, feeling, or atmosphere

Transitive: to puncture a mood or feeling

Examples

The arrival of bad news punctured the joyful atmosphere of the party.

Her harsh criticism punctured his confidence, leaving him feeling dejected.

to create a hole or opening by piercing something with a sharp object

Transitive: to puncture a hole in sth

Examples

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.

Puncture

NOUN

the act of puncturing or perforating

a small hole made by a sharp object

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.

Examples

They patched the tire to repair the puncture.

She noticed a nail was the cause of the tire puncture.

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