puncture 1 of 2

noun

ˈpəŋk-chər How to pronounce puncture (audio)
Definition of puncturenext
as in prick
a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument a leak caused by several small punctures in the rubber gasket

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puncture

2 of 2

verb

1
as in to pierce
to make a hole or series of holes in a nail punctured the tire

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2
as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object I could never puncture my own skin with a hypodermic needle

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Recent Examples of puncture
Noun
Strike suffered a broken leg and a series of puncture wounds, WECT reports. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 Seek prompt medical attention for deep puncture wounds or wounds contaminated by dirt or debris. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Verb
Both human and artificial, and tantalizingly difficult to parse, the screams puncture the track’s otherwise steamy atmosphere, like a reminder of reality in the middle of a dreamy reverie. — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026 Guess explained that the suspects likely used a sharp object like a screwdriver or a pair of scissors to scrape and puncture the canvas. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for puncture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puncture
  1. punch
  2. pierce
  3. stab
  4. tear
  5. drill
  6. jab
  7. perforation
  8. poke
Noun
  • Swap pumpkins for fruit-o’-lanterns, wrap crescent dough around hot dogs for mummy dogs and mix a batch of blood punch.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
  • The summer is still young, but travelers have already dealt with the seasonal one-two-three punch of extreme weather, schedule disruptions and stressful flights.
    — Natalie B. Compton, Washington Post, 8 July 2026
Definition of punch
Verb
  • Defensively strong enough to stifle their talented attackers, with the technical ability to pierce their backline on the counter.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Even Good’s maroon Honda Pilot, the windshield pierced by Ross’s bullet, was bundled away by the FBI into a storage facility before state law enforcement could get a look at it.
    — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
Definition of pierce
Verb
  • Gabriel Garland, the Love Island UK Islander who was removed from the villa after being named in court documents in a stabbing incident, has broken his silence.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • Continue reading … CABIN CHAOS — Midair horror as passenger admits trying to stab stranger through the eye.
    — , FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of stab
Noun
  • Messi, visibly emotional, removed his shirt to wipe tears from his eyes.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Ronaldo, 41, one of the most legendary scorers in the history of soccer, burst into tears, soaking up the final moments of the game.
    — Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of tear
Verb
  • The Chileans drilled holes allowing workers to insert a camera and pinpoint his location.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • On his way to 25 points, Acuff made some sharp pick-and-roll reads, drilled some midrange pull-ups and drew a few and-1s.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of drill
Verb
  • Two of the points on the rear treble hook were jabbed deeply into the flesh on the outside of the pike’s mouth.
    — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
  • The show ushered in a new era of winking, elbow-jabbing meta-musicals.
    — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of jab
Noun
  • One padded strap crossed the foot, while small perforations covered the vamp and a slim gold insert ran vertically toward the toe.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Most models come with a carrying case that’s designed to protect the blades and keep the whole thing dry with perforations or vents.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
Definition of perforation
Verb
  • The surgeons used forceps to grab at a loop that was poking into view and then needed multiple tugs to gently slide out the rest.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
  • Social media video showed snakes poking their heads above the muddy water inundating the village.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of poke

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