punctured
ˈpʌŋk.tʃərd
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Definition of punctured - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
hole presencehaving a hole or holes made by piercing
  • The punctured tire deflated rapidly on the road..
holed perforated pierced
2.
damagedamaged and losing function due to a hole
  • The punctured tire needed immediate repair.
breached perforated pierced
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Origin of punctured

Latin, punctus (point)

Terms with punctured included in their meaning

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damaged
punctured by small holes
protection
material or product that resists being punctured
self-piercing
become pierced or punctured
easily pierced
capable of being punctured or pierced
durable
incapable of being punctured
automotive
designed to work after being punctured

Examples of punctured in a sentence

  • He noticed his punctured jacket after the hike.
  • The punctured balloon slowly deflated.
  • He was worried about the punctured pipe leaking water.

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  1. French:crevé, ...
  2. German:durchstochen, beschädigt, ...
  3. Italian:forato, perforato, ...
  4. Spanish:perforado, ...
  5. Portuguese:perfurado, ...
  6. Chinese:被刺穿的, 被刺破的, ...
  7. Japanese:穴の開いた, 損傷した, ...
  8. Arabic:مَثْقُوب, مفرغ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְנוּקָּב, מְנוּקָּב, ...
  10. Russian:проколотый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:проколотий, пошкоджений, ...
  12. Hindi:छिद्रित, फटा हुआ, ...
puncture UK
ˈpʌŋktʃər
See also: flat tire (US)

Definition of puncture - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
automotiveUKhole in a vehicle's tyre causing deflationUK
  • We had to stop because of a puncture in the tyre.
flat leak
2.
toolsUKact of making a hole with a sharp objectUK
  • The puncture of the seal allowed air to escape.
hole perforation piercing

Verb

1.
piercingtr.pierce a surface with a sharp objecttr.
  • He punctured the balloon with a needle.
pierce prick stab
2.
deflatingtr.UKcreate a hole causing loss of pressuretr.UK
  • The nail punctured the car tire.
perforate pierce prick
3.
emotional impacttr.reduce someone's confidence or pridetr.
  • Her harsh words punctured his ego.
deflate diminish discourage
4.
self-piercingintr.become pierced or puncturedintr.
  • The tire punctured on the rocky road.
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Expressions with puncture

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set of tools and materials for fixing a hole in a tire
I always carry a puncture repair outfit when cycling.
not easily pierced or damaged by sharp objects
These boots are made with puncture-proof soles.
medical procedure using a needle in the lower back
The doctor performed a lumbar puncture to check for infection.
medical procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid
The doctor performed a spinal puncture to diagnose the infection.
designed to stop sharp objects from making holes
These anti-puncture gloves protect your hands from sharp tools.
ability of a material to avoid being pierced by sharp objects
Thicker gloves offer higher puncture resistance for handling broken glass.

Origin of puncture

Latin, punctura (a pricking)

Examples of puncture in a sentence

  • He discovered a puncture after hearing a hissing sound.
  • A puncture in the tire caused it to deflate.
  • The doctor examined the puncture on the patient's skin.
  • She accidentally punctured the tire with a nail.
  • The doctor had to puncture the skin to drain the abscess.
  • He accidentally punctured the balloon with a pin.

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  1. French:crevaison, percer, ...
  2. German:Reifenpanne, aufstechen, ...
  3. Italian:foratura, forare, ...
  4. Spanish:pinchazo, perforar, ...
  5. Portuguese:furo, perfurar, ...
  6. Chinese:漏气孔, 刺破, ...
  7. Japanese:パンク, 突き刺す, ...
  8. Arabic:ثَقْب, ثَقَبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תֶּקֶר, לְנַקֵּב, ...
  10. Russian:прокол, прокалывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прокол, проколоти, ...
  12. Hindi:पंक्चर, छेदना, ...

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