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Definition of pierced - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
objectshaving a hole cut through
- The pierced paper was easy to tear.
2.
fashionhaving one or more body piercings
- She has pierced ears and a nose ring.
Expressions with pierced
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earring that attaches by going through a hole in the earlobe
She wore a beautiful set of pierced earrings to the party..
Origin of pierced
Middle English, pierce (to penetrate)
Terms with pierced included in their meaning
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injury
pierced or wounded with a pointed object
body accessory
jewelry worn in a pierced lip
penetration
having been pierced or passed through
cooking
pierced with a skewer or similar object
sharp sensation
sensation of being pierced or stung
resistant material
not easily pierced or damaged by sharp objects
weaponry
pierced or impaled with a spear
jewelry
decorative ring worn in a pierced tongue
self-piercing
become pierced or punctured
injury
pierced or wounded by a horn
medical
pierced or cut open with a sharp instrument
fishing
pierced or struck with a harpoon
safety
not able to be cut or pierced by knives
accessibility
capable of being entered or pierced
easily pierced
capable of being punctured or pierced
materials
ability of a material to avoid being pierced by sharp objects
material
capable of sealing itself after being pierced
piercing
pierced or impaled with a sharp object
cooking
having been pierced with a spit
Examples of pierced in a sentence
Her pierced earlobes were adorned with gold earrings. He admired her pierced eyebrow and lip. The model's pierced belly button was on display.
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- French:perforé, ...
- German:durchlöchert, gepierct, ...
- Italian:forato, trafitto, ...
- Spanish:perforado, con piercings, ...
- Portuguese:perfurado, com piercing, ...
- Chinese:穿孔的, 打孔的, ...
- Japanese:穴の開いた, ピアスの開いた, ...
- Arabic:مَثْقُوب, مزود بثقب, ...
- Hebrew:מְחוֹרָר, ...
- Russian:пробитый, с пирсингом, ...
- Ukrainian:проколений, проколотий, ...
- Hindi:छिद्रित, पियर्स, ...
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)
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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