puncture

/ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/

noun

The act or an instance of puncturing.

Examples :

"The puncture in the tire required a quick trip to the repair shop. "

noun

A hole, cut, or tear created by a sharp object.

Examples :

"The bicycle tire had a puncture from running over a nail. "

material physics vehicle

noun

(specifically) A hole in a vehicle's tyre, causing the tyre to deflate.

Examples :

"On the way back we got a puncture, and we were stuck at the roadside for three hours until help arrived."

vehicle technical

verb

To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.

Examples :

"The needle punctured the balloon instantly."

action technical

Meanings

Examples :

"The puncture in the tire required a quick trip to the repair shop. "

Examples :

"The bicycle tire had a puncture from running over a nail. "

Examples :

"On the way back we got a puncture, and we were stuck at the roadside for three hours until help arrived."

Examples :

"The needle punctured the balloon instantly."

Related Words

required verb

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

instantly adverb

At once; without delay.

puncturing verb

To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.

created verb

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

punctured verb

To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.

instance noun

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

bicycle noun

A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

running verb

To move swiftly.

specifically adverb

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

vehicle noun

A conveyance; a device for carrying or transporting substances, objects or individuals.

causing verb

To set off an event or action.

roadside noun

The area on either side of a road.