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PUNCTURING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Puncturing.

Puncturing - as a noun

Loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object

A small hole made by a sharp object

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hole7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of puncturing or perforating

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Puncturing - as a verb

Pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into

Example: "Puncture a tire"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pierce10
Hyponyms (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)
deflate11

Cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing

Example: "Puncture an air balloon"

Be pierced or punctured

Example: "The tire punctured"

Word Game Points

Is PUNCTURING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, puncturing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PUNCTURING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PUNCTURING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, puncturing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUNCTURING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is PUNCTURING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, puncturing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUNCTURING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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