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punctured

UK
/ˈpʌŋktʃəd/
US
/ˈpʌŋktʃɚd/
puncturedadjective
more punctured
Comp.
most punctured
Super.
UK
/ˈpʌŋk.tʃəd/
US
/ˈpʌŋk.tʃɚd/
Translations
percéSe dit d’un objet troué ou perforé.
The punctured tire caused the car to wobble on the road.
Le pneu percé faisait zigzaguer la voiture sur la route.
crevéSurtout pour un pneu ou un ballon.
The punctured tire caused the car to wobble on the road.
Le pneu crevé faisait zigzaguer la voiture sur la route.
Additional translations
perforéRegistre plus technique ou formel.
ébranléAu sens figuré, pour une confiance ou un moral affaibli.
Definitions
Having a hole or holes made by piercing or perforating.
The punctured tire caused the car to wobble on the road.
Deflated or weakened, often used metaphorically to describe something that has lost its effectiveness or impact.
His punctured confidence was evident after the harsh criticism.
Synonyms
pierced
perforated
penetrated
breached
holed
pricked
lacerated
punctureverb

punctured

Past Simple

punctured
Past Simple
punctured
Past Participle
puncturing
ing-form
UK
/ˈpʌŋktʃə/
US
/ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/
Translations
perforerTerme général, souvent technique ou médical.
He accidentally punctured the tire with a nail.
Il a accidentellement perforé le pneu avec un clou.
percerPlus courant dans la langue générale.
He accidentally punctured the tire with a nail.
Il a accidentellement percé le pneu avec un clou.
Additional translations
creverSurtout pour un pneu ou une chambre à air.
saperSens figuré, pour affaiblir brusquement.
entamerSens figuré, plus neutre.
Definitions
To make a hole in something with a sharp object.
He accidentally punctured the tire with a nail.
To cause a sudden collapse or loss of effectiveness.
The unexpected question punctured his confidence during the interview.
Synonyms
pierce
stab
prick
perforate
bore
cut
break through
puncturenoun
Definitions
A small hole or wound made by a sharp object.
The tire had a puncture, causing it to slowly deflate.
The act or process of piercing or perforating something.
The doctor performed a puncture to draw blood for testing.
A flat tire or tyre caused by such a small hole, especially on a bicycle or car.
We had two punctures on the motorway and had to wait for roadside assistance.
punctureadjective
Definitions
Relating to or designed for preventing, repairing, or describing punctures.
Cyclists always carry a puncture repair kit.
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