Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Punctures.
Punctures - 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)
Punctures - 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 punctures the balloon with a pin."
"She punctures the football with a needle."
"The cyclist punctures his tire on a sharp object."
"The doctor punctures the patient's skin with a syringe."
"He accidentally punctures the water bottle with a pen."
Word Game Points
Is PUNCTURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, punctures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PUNCTURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PUNCTURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, punctures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPUNCTURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is PUNCTURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, punctures is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPUNCTURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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