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puncture

verbnoun /pəŋkʧər/ 2 syllables 8 letters Scrabble 12 WWF 17
Definitions
verb

reduce or lessen the size or importance of

noun

a small hole made by a sharp object

verb

be pierced or punctured

“The tire punctured”

verb

cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing

“puncture an air balloon”

noun

loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object

verb

make by piercing

“puncture a hole”

verb

pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into

“puncture a tire”

noun

the act of puncturing or perforating

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