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Vocabulary Entry
puncture
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A small hole or break in a surface, often caused by a sharp object.
Example Sentences
"The tire went flat due to a puncture from a nail."
"He carefully examined the puncture in the balloon."
"The puncture on the skin required a bandage."
V
verb
To make a small hole or breach in a surface.
Example Sentences
"Be careful not to puncture the packaging when opening the box."
"The doctor will puncture the skin to draw blood."
"She accidentally punctured the inflatable pool."