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puncture vs perforation

perforation vs puncture

puncture and perforation both are nouns.

puncture is a verb but perforation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puncture Yes No Yes No
perforation Yes No No No
As nouns, perforation is a hyponym of puncture; that is, perforation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than puncture:
  • puncture: the act of puncturing or perforating
  • perforation: the act of punching a hole (especially a row of holes as for ease of separation)
Other hyponyms of puncture include centesis, prick, pricking, venipuncture.
puncture (noun) perforation (noun)
the act of puncturing or perforating the act of punching a hole (especially a row of holes as for ease of separation)
a small hole made by a sharp object a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place
loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object a hole made in something
puncture (verb) perforation (verb)
cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing
be pierced or punctured
reduce or lessen the size or importance of
pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into
make by piercing
Difference between puncture and perforation

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