Meaning & Definition of Puncture in English

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

2. A small hole made by a sharp object

3. The act of puncturing or perforating

1. Pierce with a pointed object

• Make a hole into

• "Puncture a tire"

2. Make by piercing

• "Puncture a hole"

3. Reduce or lessen the size or importance of

• "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"

4. Cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing

• "Puncture an air balloon"

5. Be pierced or punctured

• "The tire punctured"