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punctured

/ˈpʌŋktʃəd/

/ˈpʌŋktʃɚd/

puncturedadjective

more punctured

Comp.

most punctured

Super.

/ˈpʌŋk.tʃəd/

/ˈpʌŋk.tʃɚd/

Translations

проколотый

The punctured tire needed to be replaced.

Проколотую шину нужно было заменить.

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

punctureverb

punctured

Past Simple

punctured

Past Simple

punctured

Past Participle

puncturing

Gerund

/ˈpʌŋktʃə/

/ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/

Translations

проколоть

He managed to puncture the tire with a nail.

Ему удалось проколоть шину гвоздем.

пробить

The sharp object can easily puncture the balloon.

Острый предмет может легко пробить шарик.

Additional translations

пронзить

проткнуть

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

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.