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To be making a hole
“You can take a large tin can, puncture it with holes, revolve it around a light bulb, and it shines little bits of starlight all over the room.”
Present participle for to pierce or impale with a pointed object
“You cannot drown spirit in water, burn it in the fire, cut it with a sword, blow it up with dynamite, puncture it with a spear, or nail it to the cross.”
Present participle for to depressurize or (cause to) go flat, especially of a tire
“To get revenge, Po-po and her friend puncture the car's tires and then tease the couple about having bad luck with flat tires.”
Present participle for to undermine, especially someone's mood, ideas or feelings
“She took it upon herself to puncture his ego whenever possible.”
Present participle for to pierce (a cask) to draw out liquid
Present participle for to disprove a statement, theory or belief
Present participle for to puncture or burst open, especially due to internal air pressure
Present participle for to separate into pieces as a result of a collision, blow, shock, or strain
The action or process of penetrating something
“Blood used for counts of blood parasites was obtained by puncturing a wing vein with a small syringe tip.”
Capable of penetrating, or in the process of penetrating something
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