Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Puncture.
How to pronounce puncture:
US
Puncture - as a noun
Loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
The act of puncturing or perforating
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Puncture - as a verb
Pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into
Example: "Puncture a tire"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pierce10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make by piercing
Example: "Puncture a hole"
Reduce or lessen the size or importance of
Example: "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deflate11Cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing
Example: "Puncture an air balloon"
Be pierced or punctured
Example: "The tire punctured"
Example Sentences
"He had a puncture in his bicycle tire."
"The doctor had to clean the puncture before applying a bandage."
"She accidentally stepped on a nail and got a puncture on her foot."
"The tire repair shop fixed the puncture in my car's tire."
"You should avoid driving with a puncture as it can cause further damage."
Word Game Points
Is PUNCTURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, puncture is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PUNCTURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PUNCTURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, puncture is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPUNCTURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is PUNCTURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, puncture is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPUNCTURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
