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puncture

/ˈpʌŋktʃə(r)/noun, verb

उच्चारण पंक्चर

पंचर; छेद करना

Core word

noun, verb
  1. 1

    a small hole in a tyre made by a sharp point; to make a small hole in something

    पंचर; छेद करना

    • a flat tyre puncture
    • puncture his pride
    • I got a puncture on the way to the station.
    + 2 more examples
    • The mechanic found a nail and fixed the puncture.
    • A puncture in the tube let the air out slowly.

    Synonyms hole leak flat pierce deflate

≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage

Usage: puncture sb's pride or ego (hurt it).

प्रयोग में puncture sb's pride या ego (घमंड चूर करना)।