1. a small hole made by a sharp object. 2. (Automotive Engineering) a perforation and loss of pressure in a pneumatic tyre, made by sharp stones, glass, etc. 3. the act of puncturing or perforating. 4. (Automotive Engineering) the act of puncturing or perforating.
The size of the bag depends on the size of the machine you have. If you have a small machine, you get a smaller bag. My machine is a 'medium' sized one, and my bag lasts approximately 6 months or so. Bags are not cheap, but they are part of the great filtration on this machine, so I suck it up (pardon the pun).
Flour does stay fresher longer if kept in the refrigerator, but you have to ask yourself how long you plan on having one bag of flour. If stored in a freezer bag and refrigerated or frozen, flour can last up to two years, says Pillsbury.