This is the 10543rd most frequent Catalan word.
punxades
"Punxades" means "pricks" or "punctures" in English.
In this sentence, 'punxades' refers to the physical punctures or pricks, indicating sharp impacts on the skin.
Les punxades al dit m'han dolgut.
The pricks on my finger have hurt me.
Here, 'punxades' is used metaphorically to describe holes or damages in the tire.
Ha patit punxades al pneumàtic de la bicicleta.
He suffered punctures on the bicycle tire.
In this case, 'punxades' is metaphorical, representing emotional pain or distress.