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Dictionary definition for: Puncture
1. (n) loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
2. (v) pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into; "puncture a tire"
3. (n) a small hole made by a sharp object
4. (v) make by piercing; "puncture a hole"
5. (n) the act of puncturing or perforating
6. (v) reduce or lessen the size or importance of; "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"
7. (v) cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing; "puncture an air balloon"
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