1. (n.) The act of puncturing; perforating with something pointed.

2. (n.) A small hole made by a point; a slight wound, bite, or sting; as, the puncture of a nail, needle, or pin.

3. (v. t.) To pierce with a small, pointed instrument, or the like; to prick; to make a puncture in; as, to puncture the skin.

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