puncture meaning and definition

PUNCTURE noun

Definition of puncture (noun)

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

PUNCTURE verb

Definition of puncture (verb)

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"
   • synonyms: deflate
4. cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing
   • "puncture an air balloon"
5. be pierced or punctured
   • "The tire punctured"