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PUNCTURES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Punctures.

Punctures - as a noun

Loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object

A small hole made by a sharp object

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hole
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of puncturing or perforating

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Punctures - as a verb

Pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into

Example: "Puncture a tire"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pierce
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make by piercing

Example: "Puncture a hole"

Reduce or lessen the size or importance of

Example: "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deflate

Cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing

Example: "Puncture an air balloon"

Be pierced or punctured

Example: "The tire punctured"

Example Sentences

"He punctures the balloon with a pin."
"She punctures the football with a needle."
"The cyclist punctures his tire on a sharp object."
"The doctor punctures the patient's skin with a syringe."
"He accidentally punctures the water bottle with a pen."
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Word Game Points

Is PUNCTURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, punctures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PUNCTURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PUNCTURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, punctures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUNCTURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PUNCTURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, punctures is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUNCTURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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