punctured

[US]/'pʌŋktʃəd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. pierced with a pointed object

Phrases & Collocations

tire punctured

puncture wound

puncture repair

puncture repair kit

Example Sentences

The bike tire was punctured on the way to work.

He punctured the balloon with a needle.

The surgeon punctured the patient's skin with a scalpel.

The punctured tire needed to be replaced immediately.

She accidentally punctured the packaging with a pair of scissors.

The sharp rock punctured the bottom of his shoe.

The needle punctured the fabric, creating a hole.

The knife punctured the surface of the fruit easily.

The cat punctured the inflatable mattress with its claws.

The thorn punctured her skin, causing a small wound.

Real-world Examples

But they punctured other bits of received wisdom.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

If meningitis is suspected, a lumbar puncture can be done.

Source: Osmosis - Nerve

Is it possible that the catheter punctured his bladder?

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

But any hopes of a triumphant homecoming were quickly punctured.

Source: Selected English short passages

The naughty little girl punctured the baloons one by one.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

Just like mending your bike puncture.

Source: BBC Authentic English

The flatteries punctured by " buts" continued.

Source: Steve Jobs Biography

Of course not. You punctured our daughter!

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

He slid the needle into my ear and punctured my eardrum with it.

Source: Stephen King on Writing

They can fix your puncture, and then blow up the tyre good as new.

Source: Sarah and the little duckling

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