What is the meaning of puncture?

noun

• Loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object.
• A small hole made by a sharp object.
• The act of puncturing or perforating.

verb

• Pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into.
  • usage: "puncture a tire"
• Make by piercing.
  • usage: "puncture a hole"
• Reduce or lessen the size or importance of.
  • usage: "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"
  • synonyms: deflate
• Cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing.
  • usage: "puncture an air balloon"
• Be pierced or punctured.
  • usage: "The tire punctured"