Meaning & Definition of word "Puncture"
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Puncture
/ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/
noun:
- 1. A small hole made by piercing or penetrating something.
- Example: The puncture in the tire caused it to deflate quickly.
- 2. An act of puncturing or piercing.
- Example: The puncture of the skin during the injection was barely noticeable.
verb:
- 1. To make a small hole in something by piercing it.
- Example: She used a needle to puncture the balloon, causing it to pop.
- 2. To weaken or damage something, often in a figurative sense.
- Example: The negative review may puncture his confidence as a writer.
Etymology
From Latin punctura, meaning 'a prick'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
puncture someone's confidence:
To damage or undermine someone's self-assurance.
puncture wound:
A type of injury caused by a pointed object penetrating the skin.
Related Words
perforation:
The act of making a hole or holes in something.
incision:
A cut made in the skin or flesh.
Slang Meanings of puncture
Meaning: To damage something critically.
Example Sentence: That mistake really punctured my chances for a promotion.