made a small hole in something by piercing it with a sharp object.
From Latin 'punctura,' derived from 'pungere' meaning 'to prick' or 'to pierce.' The word evolved through Old French and entered English in the 15th century with both literal and figurative meanings.
A puncture wound is actually one of the most dangerous types of injuries in medicine because the small opening seals over while bacteria remain trapped inside—the very property that makes the word 'puncture' so efficient is what makes the injury so serious.
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