puncture
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpəŋkʃɝ// UK //pˈʌŋktʃɐ// punc·ture
n. a small hole in a tire or a piece of equipment that lets air or liquid escape. You usually get one when a sharp object like a nail pokes through the surface.
n. a small hole in a tyre or other inflated object, typically caused by a sharp point. Refers to both the physical opening and the resulting loss of pressure.
I had to walk home because my bike had a puncture.
The mechanic found a small puncture in the rear tyre caused by a piece of glass on the road.
While modern tubeless tyres are designed to resist sudden blowouts, a slow puncture can still compromise vehicle handling over several days if the driver fails to monitor the pressure levels.
From Late Latin punctūra.
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'get', 'have', or 'repair'.