Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
puncture
verb
/ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/
Definition
A small hole made by a sharp object.
Examples
- She accidentally punctured the tire with a nail.
- The doctor used a needle to puncture the skin for the injection.
- He felt a sharp pain when the balloon punctured.
Meaning
To pierce something with a sharp object, creating a hole.
Synonyms
- pierce
- prick
- stab
- break
