puncture
Translation
to puncture, to pierce
Examples
A sharp nail punctured the tire.
A sharp nail punctured the tyre.
His argument was punctured by a simple fact.
His argument was punctured by a simple fact.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make a hole in (sth.) A sharp nail punctured the tire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pierce, prick, perforate
Etymology
From Latin 'punctura' (a pricking), from 'pungere' (to prick).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'punch' that makes a hole, or a puncture.