Puncture Definition & Meaning
puncture
- noun
- loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
- a small hole made by a sharp object
- the act of puncturing or perforating
- verb
- pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into; "puncture a tire"
- make by piercing; "puncture a hole"
- reduce or lessen the size or importance of; "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"
- cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing; "puncture an air balloon"
- be pierced or punctured; "The tire punctured"
"Puncture" in song lyrics
See how puncture is used in real songs:
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"Main arteries rupture I puncture"
DJ Honda f/ KRS-One, Doe-V — Team Players -
"Then suddenly pressure point on joint puncture"
Fluent — Guarantee -
"Fluctuating and punctuating you punks with one puncture"
Hieroglyphics — Let it Roll
Words that rhyme with puncture
Usage tips for "puncture"
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