puncture
Pronunciation:
/ˈpʌŋktʃə//ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/noun
Definitions
The act or an instance of puncturing.
A hole, cut, or tear created by a sharp object.
Example: There were two small punctures in his arm where the snake's fangs had pierced the skin.
(specifically) A hole in a vehicle's tyre, causing the tyre to deflate.
Example: On the way back we got a puncture, and we were stuck at the roadside for three hours until help arrived.
Synonyms:flatflat tyre
verb
Definitions
To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.
Example: The needle punctured the balloon instantly.