Lead-in to pressure or puncture Crossword Clue

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LEAD-IN (noun)
1. the introductory section of a story
2. wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
PUNCTURE (verb)
1. reduce or lessen the size or importance of
2. be pierced or punctured
PUNCTURE (noun)
1. a small hole made by a sharp object
2. loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object

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