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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"

8. (v) be pierced or punctured; "The tire punctured"

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