Definitions of puncture:

• noun:   the act of puncturing or perforating
• noun:   a small hole made by a sharp object
• noun:   loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
• verb:   be pierced or punctured

  Example: "The tire punctured"

• verb:   cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing

  Example: "Puncture an air balloon"

• verb:   pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into

  Example: "Puncture a tire"

• verb:   make by piercing

  Example: "Puncture a hole"

• verb:   reduce or lessen the size or importance of