puncture

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Synonyms: juncture, punctule, uncture, tincture, picture, punctuate, punctual, cincture, punctured, punctures, punctate

Antonyms: juncture, punctule, uncture, tincture, picture, punctuate, punctual, cincture, punctured, punctures, punctate

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Noun

1. The act or an instance of puncturing.
2. A [[hole]], [[cut]], or [[tear]] created by a sharp object.
3. {{lb|en|specifically}} A [[hole]] in a vehicle's [[tyre]], causing the tyre to deflate.

Verb

1. To [[pierce]]; to [[break]] through; to tear a hole.
2. To [[destroy]] the [[vitality]] or [[strength]] of.

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