Holes
Punctures
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The wounds range from simple gunshot punctures to ghastly gaping holes, but no one seems to be bothered by them.
Source: Wound That Will Not Heal -
Weapons are non lethal, no broken bones, no punctures, no holes!
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Using a literal Chekhov's Gun (a small hold-out pistol owned by Trey) that Mitch hides in a camera, he shoots Vargas, causing the latter to fall and let loose a burst from his weapon that punctures holes into the pool on the roof.
Source: Film / Showtime
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