What does pierce mean?
Pierce means (transitive) To puncture; to break through..
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/pɪɹs/ · verb
(transitive) To puncture; to break through..
The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.
to pierce the enemy's line; a shot pierced the ship
I pierce her open back, or tender side
What appliance can pierce through the outer layers of a star and test the conditions within?
Can you believe he pierced his tongue?
A dreadful scream pierced the silence.
to pierce a mystery
A stab of fear pierced my heart.
Use pierce when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Pierce means (transitive) To puncture; to break through..
Common synonyms include transfix, thrust, franklin pierce.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.
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