Definition of "Puncture" :

noun: the act of puncturing or perforating

noun: a small hole made by a sharp object

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

verb: be pierced or punctured

"The tire punctured."

verb: cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing

"Puncture an air balloon."

verb: reduce or lessen the size or importance of

verb: pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into

"Puncture a tire."

verb: make by piercing

"Puncture a hole."