Pierce

verb

/pɪəs/

Word Frequency: 4.3

Definitions

1.verbTo puncture; to break through

"The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."

2.verbTo create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry

"Can you believe he pierced his tongue?"

3.verbTo break or interrupt abruptly

"A scream pierced the silence."

4.verbTo get to the heart or crux of (a matter).

"to pierce a mystery"

5.verbTo penetrate; to affect deeply.

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