Definition of puncture
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an act of puncturing
2
: a hole, wound, or perforation made by puncturing
3
: a minute depression
puncture
verb
Definition of puncture (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to pierce with or as if with a pointed instrument or object
2
: to make useless or ineffective as if by a puncture : deflate
: to become punctured
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The first known use of puncture was in the 14th century
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