punctures 1 of 2

noun

Definition of puncturesnext
plural of puncture
as in punches
a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument a leak caused by several small punctures in the rubber gasket

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punctures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of puncture
1
as in pierces
to make a hole or series of holes in a nail punctured the tire

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2
as in stabs
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object I could never puncture my own skin with a hypodermic needle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctures
  1. punches
  2. stabs
  3. perforations
  4. pokes
  5. picks
Noun
  • But that doesn’t mean Lorne Michaels and the cast don’t have a few political punches left to throw.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
  • But that doesn’t mean Lorne Michaels and the cast don’t have a few political punches left to throw.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of punches
Verb
  • Ji-oh stabs Taesang through the heart with a fencing sword.
    Kayti Burt, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Instead, the inmate who stabs him to death used the blade to cut a Glasgow smile onto his face.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of stabs
Noun
  • The seats are beautiful too with patterns and panels and perforations for the heating and cooling.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
  • It’s made from durable resin with perforations in the chairs to keep your guests cool on hotter days.
    Brittney Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of perforations
Verb
  • Loose threads that fly about vigorously in the wind decorate almost every garment, the inside lining often pokes out in random places, and cutoff sleeves are repositioned as dress pockets.
    Denni Hu, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Ellen pokes her head out from behind a door as her friends grow impatient.
    Scottie Andrew, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of pokes
Verb
  • These trendy coat picks will keep you cozy—without burning through your budget.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Shop our top picks below and check back soon—we’re betting more great deals will drop between now and Cyber Monday (which falls on December 2 this year).
    Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of picks
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