Meaning of 'pierce'

Find the meaning of the word ‘pierce’

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Meaning of ‘pierce’

5 definitions found.

pierce

verb

make a hole into

Example: "The needle pierced the flesh."

verb

penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

Synonyms: thrust

verb

cut or make a way through

verb

move or affect a person's emotions or bodily feelings deeply or sharply

Example: "The cold pierced the cave dweller's bones."

verb

sound sharply or shrilly

Example: "The scream pierced the night"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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