noun
- small holes made by piercing something with a sharp point
verb
- makes a small hole in something with a sharp point
- suddenly reduces or destroys someone’s confidence or pride
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The tire had several punctures from the nails on the road.
- She punctures the balloon with a pin.
- The mechanic found two punctures in the bicycle tube.
- A thorn punctures his finger while gardening.
- His harsh criticism punctures her enthusiasm for the project.
- The needle punctures the skin during the injection.
- Small punctures in the fabric let water seep through.