punctures

[US]/ˈpʌŋktʃəz/
[UK]/ˈpʌŋktʃərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.small holes made by a sharp object; specifically, a hole in a tire; specifically, a puncture in the skin; a stab or injury
v.to make a hole in something; to pierce something; to weaken someone's pride or confidence; to deflate someone's enthusiasm

Phrases & Collocations

air punctures

tire punctures

punctures repair

punctures prevention

punctures treatment

punctures detection

punctures analysis

punctures inspection

punctures identification

punctures management

Example Sentences

the mechanic found several punctures in the tire.

she carefully patched the punctures in her inflatable boat.

punctures in the skin can lead to infection.

he noticed the punctures on the surface of the balloon.

the doctor treated the punctures with antiseptic.

they discovered punctures in the packaging during inspection.

punctures can often be repaired if caught early.

the hiker had to deal with punctures in his backpack.

she learned how to fix punctures in her bike tires.

punctures in the walls could indicate a pest problem.

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