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Puncturing: meaning, definitions and examples

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puncturing

 

[ ˈpʌŋktʃərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making a hole

Puncturing refers to the act of making a hole in a surface, typically resulting in damage. It is commonly used in the context of tires, balloons, and other materials that can be penetrated by a sharp object.

Synonyms

bore, perforating, piercing

Examples of usage

  • He was puncturing the tire with a sharp tool.
  • The balloon burst after puncturing it with a pin.
  • The doctor is puncturing the skin to draw blood.

Translations

Translations of the word "puncturing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perfurar

🇮🇳 छेदना

🇩🇪 Durchstechen

🇮🇩 melubangi

🇺🇦 проколювання

🇵🇱 przebijanie

🇯🇵 穿刺

🇫🇷 perforation

🇪🇸 perforación

🇹🇷 delme

🇰🇷 천공

🇸🇦 ثقب

🇨🇿 propichování

🇸🇰 prepichovanie

🇨🇳 穿刺

🇸🇮 prebijanje

🇮🇸 götun

🇰🇿 тесік

🇬🇪 გატეხვა

🇦🇿 deşmə

🇲🇽 perforación

Etymology

The word 'puncture' comes from the Latin 'punctura,' meaning 'a pricking' or 'a small hole.' The root 'punct-' relates to piercing or pricking, which has been carried over into modern usage. The term has evolved in the English language, being used since the 15th century. It has taken on meanings in various contexts, including medicine, mechanics, and everyday language, to describe the act of piercing or creating a hole in an object, often leading to the loss of air or fluid from a sealed container. The action of puncturing is closely associated with tools and instruments that are designed specifically for creating such holes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,667, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.