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puncturing

UK
/ˈpʌŋktʃərɪŋ/
US
/ˈpʌŋktʃɚɪŋ/

Translations

puncturingnoun
perforationTrou ou marque résultant d’une piqûre ou d’un percement avec un objet pointu.
The puncturing on the surface of the balloon caused it to deflate rapidly.
La perforation à la surface du ballon l’a fait se dégonfler rapidement.
percementAction de percer ou de transpercer avec un objet pointu.
The puncturing of the tire left the car stranded on the side of the road.
Le percement du pneu a laissé la voiture en panne sur le bord de la route.
Synonyms
incision
perforation
piercing
bore
hole
punctureverb

puncturing

Gerund

punctured
Past Simple
punctured
Past Participle
puncturing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpʌŋktʃə/
US
/ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/
percerPlus courant dans la langue générale.
He accidentally punctured the tire with a nail.
Il a accidentellement percé le pneu avec un clou.
perforerTerme général, souvent technique ou médical.
He accidentally punctured the tire with a nail.
Il a accidentellement perforé le pneu avec un clou.
Additional translations
saperSens figuré, pour affaiblir brusquement.
entamerSens figuré, plus neutre.
creverSurtout pour un pneu ou une chambre à air.
Synonyms
prick
stab
perforate
bore
cut
break through
pierce

Definitions

puncturingnoun
The act or process of piercing or penetrating with a pointed object.
The puncturing of the tire left the car stranded on the side of the road.
A hole or mark made by piercing or penetrating with a pointed object.
The puncturing on the surface of the balloon caused it to deflate rapidly.
punctureverb
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.
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