loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object

a small hole made by a sharp object

the act of puncturing or perforating

pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into; puncture a tire'

make by piercing; puncture a hole'

reduce or lessen the size or importance of; The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence

[ Syn: deflate ]

cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing; puncture an air balloon'

be pierced or punctured; The tire punctured'