PUNCTURE
Scrabble letter values: P3U1N1C3T1U1R1E1 = 12
Definition
- noun loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object.
- noun a small hole made by a sharp object.
- noun the act of puncturing or perforating.
- verb pierce with a pointed object.
- verb make by piercing.
- verb reduce or lessen the size or importance of. — synonyms: deflate
- verb cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing.
- verb be pierced or punctured.
Examples
- “make a hole into”
- “puncture a tire”
- “puncture a hole”