As a Noun: 1. A hole made in something by a sharp object. English = puncture. 2. A hole made in something that is soft and full of air, such as a ball or tyre, which lets the air out so that it cannot keep its shape. English = puncture. 3. The act of going into something after some difficulty or resistance. English = penetration. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To make a hole in something by pushing or turning a sharp object through it. English = pierce, puncture. 2. To make a hole in something that is soft and full of air, such as a ball or tyre, so that it cannot keep its shape. English = puncture. 3. To succeed in going into something after some difficulty and resistance. English = penetrate.