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HUBLOT Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Puncture wounds


... and sustained fractures and puncture wounds to two fingers ...

The word "puncture" means a hole or wound made by a sharp point, doesn't it? http://www.learnersdictionary.com/definition/puncture

Is "puncture wounds" correct? What about just saying "punctures"?
  

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HUBLOT Is "puncture wounds" correct? Yes. HUBLOT What about just saying "punctures"?

— Mister Micawber

  • HUBLOT Is "puncture wounds" correct?
  • Yes.
  • HUBLOT What about just saying "punctures"?
  • Not so good.
  • Tires get punctures.
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HUBLOTIs "puncture wounds" correct?
Yes.
HUBLOT What about just saying "punctures"?
Not so good. Tires get punctures.
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