puncture (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈpʌŋktʃər/
Definition
A small hole made by a sharp object, or the act of making such a hole.
Examples
The mechanic quickly repaired the puncture in my car tire.
Be careful not to puncture the balloon with your pen.
A needle can easily puncture the skin.
How to Use puncture
- puncture a tire (collocation)
- To make a hole in a tire, causing it to deflate. — "I got a puncture in my tire on the way to work."
- puncture the skin (collocation)
- To pierce the skin with a sharp object, like a needle. — "The mosquito's bite was so small it barely punctured the skin."
- puncture someone's hopes (idiom)
- To suddenly destroy someone's hopes or expectations. — "His negative feedback threatened to puncture all my hopes for the project."
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