Puncture: meaning, definitions and examples

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puncture

[ ˈpʌŋktʃər ]

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medical

A small hole in a tire, caused by a sharp object such as a nail or piece of glass, resulting in loss of air.

Synonyms

hole, perforation, tear

Examples of usage

The puncture in my tire caused me to pull over to the side of the road.
He had to repair the puncture before he could continue driving.

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medical

To pierce or make a hole in something with a sharp object.

Synonyms

penetrate, pierce, prick

Examples of usage

The nurse will puncture your skin with the needle for the blood test.
Be careful not to puncture the balloon with that pin.

Translations

Translations of the word "puncture" in other languages:

🇵🇹 punção

🇮🇳 छिद्र

🇩🇪 Punktion

🇮🇩 tusukan

🇺🇦 прокол

🇵🇱 nakłucie

🇯🇵 穿刺 (せんし)

🇫🇷 ponction

🇪🇸 punción

🇹🇷 delme

🇰🇷 구멍 (gu-mong)

🇸🇦 ثقب (thaqb)

🇨🇿 punkce

🇸🇰 punkcia

🇨🇳 穿刺 (chuāncì)

🇸🇮 punkcija

🇮🇸 gat

🇰🇿 тесу

🇬🇪 გარღვევა (gargveva)

🇦🇿 deşik

🇲🇽 punción

Word origin

The word 'puncture' originated in the late Middle English period from the Latin word 'punctura', which means 'a pricking'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to making a hole or piercing a surface with a sharp object. The concept of puncturing has been prevalent in various fields such as medicine, automotive, and everyday life.