Pierce

Quick meaning: Pierce is a verb meaning (transitive) To puncture; to break through.

Meaning

(transitive) To puncture; to break through.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry.
2. (transitive) to break or interrupt abruptly
3. (transitive, figurative) To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).
4. (transitive, figurative) To penetrate; to affect deeply.
5. (Japan) A pierced earring.

Example Sentences

to pierce a mystery

A stab of fear pierced my heart.

I pierce her open back, or tender side

Can you believe he pierced his tongue?

Word Forms

• pierces
• piercing
• pierced

Synonyms for pierce

Depending on context, synonyms include transfix, thrust.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include thrust, puncture, perforation, poke, penetrate, stab.

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