puncture

English

/ˈpʌŋktʃə/, /ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/

noun

Definitions

The act or an instance of puncturing.
A hole, cut, or tear created by a sharp object.
(specifically) A hole in a vehicle's tyre, causing the tyre to deflate.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin punctūra.

Origin

Latin

punctūra

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Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

apipuncture English
aquapuncture English
arteriopuncture English
cardiopuncture English
counterpuncture English
cryopuncture English
electropuncture English
encephalopuncture English
galvanopuncture English
laser English
laserpuncture English
macropuncture English
mesopuncture English
micropuncture English
multipuncture English
pharmacopuncture English
puncturable English
puncturation English
puncturer English
renipuncture English
sonopuncture English
unpuncturable English
venipuncture English
venipuncturist English
punctūra Latin
パンク Japanese
פינצ׳ר Hebrew (modern)
פנצ׳ר Hebrew (modern)
pancha Swahili
panchari Swahili