Definition of pierce - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
body modificationtr. create a hole in the skin for jewelrytr.
- She decided to pierce her ears.
2.
physical actiontr. make a hole in something with a sharp objecttr.
- He used a needle to pierce the fabric.
3.
shrill noiseintr. sound sharply through silenceintr.
- A scream pierced the night.
4.
understandingtr. Rare get to the heart of a mattertr. Rare
- She pierced the mystery with her insight.
5.
emotiontr. Rare affect someone's emotions deeplytr. Rare
- The sad news pierced his heart.
Expressions with pierce
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cause deep emotional pain
Her words pierced the heart of everyone in the room.
reveal hidden truths or realities
The journalist aimed to pierce the veil of corruption in the government.
Origin of pierce
Middle English, percen (to pierce)
Terms with pierce included in their meaning
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create opening
pierce material so a gap forms through it
poke hard
pierce with a sharp point
cutting edge
having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce easily
pierce stab
pierce or stab with a pointed tool
violence
pierce or wound with a pointed tool
piercing
pierce skin or fabric using a thin pointed implement
piercing
pierce a surface with a sharp object
cooking
pierce or fasten with a long pin
stabbing
pierce or stab with a pointed object
animal attack
pierce with a horn or tusk
action
stab or pierce with a sharp object
physical ability
able to pierce or enter deeply
pierce
make a small hole with a sharp object
piercing action
pierce with a sharp object
needle device
medical item with a pointed end used to pierce skin
weapon
pierce or stab someone using a short pointed blade
stabbing action
pierce or stab with a fork-like object
pierce container
make a hole in a container to draw liquid
cooking
pierce pastry with holes to prevent rising
piercing
pierce with a sharp stake or point
vampire
pierce using a pointed wooden post to stop movement
weaponry
pierce or wound someone with a long spear-like weapon
piercing
pierce or bore holes like a gimlet
combat
pierce using a long, pointed weapon
Examples of pierce in a sentence
Many teenagers choose to pierce their eyebrows. The chef used a fork to pierce the sausage. She managed to pierce the balloon with a pin. The alarm pierced the early morning calm. Her voice pierced through the noisy crowd. He pierced through the confusion with his questions.
The journalist pierced the facade with her report. Her words pierced his soul with unexpected intensity. The tragic story pierced the audience's emotions.
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- French:percer, transpercer, ...
- German:stechen, durchstechen, ...
- Italian:forare, trapassare, ...
- Spanish:perforar, pinchar, ...
- Portuguese:furar, compreender, ...
- Chinese:穿孔, 戳破, ...
- Japanese:ピアスを開ける, 貫通する, ...
- Arabic:ثَقَبَ, اِخْتَرَق, ...
- Hebrew:לְנַקֵּב, לַחֲדוֹר, ...
- Russian:прокалывать, протыкать, ...
- Ukrainian:проколювати, пробивати, ...
- Hindi:छिदवाना, छेद करना, ...
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