puncture
word
/ˈpəŋkʃɝ/
/pˈʌŋktʃɐ/
Definition
A small hole made by a sharp object, or the act of making such a hole, often referring to flat tires.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally. Most common with 'tyre/tire puncture' (British/American spelling differ). Can be verb ('to puncture') or noun. Do not confuse with 'stab' (violent act) or 'hole' (any size/shape).
Spanish: pinchazo - perforaciónPortuguese (BR): furo - perfuraçãoPortuguese (PT): furo - perfuraçãoChinese (Simplified): 刺孔 - 扎破Chinese (Traditional): 刺孔 - 扎破Hindi: छेद - पंचरArabic: ثقب - انفجار الإطارBengali: ছিদ্র - ফুটোRussian: проколJapanese: 穿刺 - 穿孔Vietnamese: lỗ thủng - chọc thủngKorean: 펑크 - 구멍Turkish: delik - patlakUrdu: پنکچر - سوراخ (چھوٹا)Indonesian: tambalan - lubang (kecil)
Example Sentences
I have a puncture in my bicycle tire.
basic
The doctor made a small puncture in my arm for the blood test.
basic
There was a puncture in the ball, so we couldn’t use it.
basic
I got a flat because I hit a nail and got a puncture.
natural
Can you fix this puncture or do we need a new tube?
natural
The balloon made a loud pop after a puncture.
natural