Puncture - Definition
puncture
n 1: loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some
sharp object
2: a small hole made by a sharp object
3: the act of puncturing or perforating
v 1: pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into; "puncture a
tire"
2: make by piercing; "puncture a hole"
3: reduce or lessen the size or importance of; "The bad review
of his work deflated his self-confidence" [syn: deflate,
puncture]
4: cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing; "puncture
an air balloon"
5: be pierced or punctured; "The tire punctured"