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The correct spelling is puncture.
How to pronounce puncture
/ˈpʌŋktʃə/
nounIPA: /ˈpʌŋktʃə/
Say it like: Pun-cch-er
The correct spelling is puncture. The act or an instance of puncturing. For example: "There were two small punctures in his arm where the snake's fangs had pierced the skin."
Usage Examples
“There were two small punctures in his arm where the snake's fangs had pierced the skin.”
“On the way back we got a puncture, and we were stuck at the roadside for three hours until help arrived.”
“The needle punctured the balloon instantly.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The act or an instance of puncturing.
- 2.A hole, cut, or tear created by a sharp object.
- 3.(specifically) A hole in a vehicle's tyre, causing the tyre to deflate.
verb
- 1.To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.
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