puncture — a small hole in something, especially one made by a sharp object
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small hole in something, especially one made by a sharp object
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʌŋktʃər/
Example Sentences
- The vampire's puncture marks on his neck looked suspiciously like mosquito bites.
- My ego suffered a puncture when I realized I'd been pronouncing 'puncture' wrong for years.
- The doctor performed a lumbar puncture to collect spinal fluid for testing.
puncture
NOUN[/ˈpʌŋktʃər/]
a small hole in something, especially one made by a sharp object
a small hole in something, especially one made by a sharp object
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Puncture derives from Latin punctura, meaning a pricking or piercing. This noun form stems from the Latin verb pungere, meaning to prick, pierce, or make a hole. The term later expanded in medical usage to denote procedures such as injection or aspiration.
Breakdown
pung- (to prick, pierce) + -ura (noun suffix indicating action or result), from Latin pungere. The morpheme combination literally describes the act of piercing or the resulting hole.
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📝Examples
“The vampire's puncture marks on his neck looked suspiciously like mosquito bites.”
“My ego suffered a puncture when I realized I'd been pronouncing 'puncture' wrong for years.”
“The doctor performed a lumbar puncture to collect spinal fluid for testing.”
“A single thorn managed to puncture both my tire and my good mood.”
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