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Puncture

/pˈʌŋktʃər/
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(noun) The act or an instance of puncturing.

The puncture wound was very deep and had to be examined for infection.
Changing a puncture gives a lot of work.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The cyclist had to stop and repair a ____ in her rear tire before she could continue the race.

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