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Definition of piercing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
body modificationhole made in the body for jewelry
- She got a new piercing on her nose last week..
2.
procedureinstance of piercing a body part
- The piercing was done quickly and safely.
3.
accessoryjewelry made to fit through a small hole in skin
- He bought a gold piercing for his nose.
Adjective
1.
soundsharp and shrill sound
- The piercing alarm woke everyone up.
2.
emotionstrong and deeply affecting emotion
- He felt a piercing sadness after the news.
3.
weatherUK intense or biting cold or windUK
- The piercing wind made us shiver.
4.
painpainful as if caused by a sharp instrument
- He felt a piercing pain in his side.
5.
lookintense and penetrating look
- She gave him a piercing stare.
Expressions with piercing
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making a hole in the ear for earrings
She got an ear piercing at the mall.
jewelry worn in a pierced lip
His lip piercing is a small silver ring.
making holes in body parts for wearing jewelry
Body piercing is popular among teenagers.
nose ring worn through the cartilage between the nostrils
He chose a gold ring for his septum piercing.
causing deep emotional pain or sadness
She gave him a heart-piercing look.
able to go through metal protection like tanks or armor
The tank fired an armour-piercing shell at the target.
Origin of piercing
French, percer (to pierce)
Terms with piercing included in their meaning
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sound
make a loud, piercing sound
loud sound
loud, sharp, and piercing to the ear
sensation
producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect
tools
sharp pointed object used for piercing
jewelry
small jewel worn in a nose piercing
cold
sharp or piercing in nature
piercing
pierce skin or fabric using a thin pointed implement
physical injury
hurt or injure by cutting or piercing the skin
piercing
pierce a surface with a sharp object
noise
producing a loud, piercing noise
loud noise
high-pitched, piercing sound
sound
characterized by a sharp, piercing noise
sound
sharp piercing cry or scream
sound
high-pitched and piercing in sound
general
the process of making a hole by piercing
action
piercing or thrusting like a spear
body art
jewelry worn in a navel piercing
entry
act of entering or piercing through something
hole presence
having a hole or holes made by piercing
noise
make something emit a high, piercing sound
medical
injury from a sharp object piercing the skin
violence
the act of piercing with a horn or tusk
violence
piercing or stabbing with a horn or tusk
piercing action
pierce with a sharp object
Examples of piercing in a sentence
The piercing in her ear got infected. She scheduled a piercing for her nose. The studio charges extra for each piercing. She admired the piercing in his eyebrow. The shop offered a wide range of piercings for ears. Her piercing scream echoed through the halls.
The piercing whistle signaled the end of the match. A piercing joy filled her heart. The piercing fear gripped him suddenly. The piercing cold forced us to stay indoors. We braced ourselves against the piercing wind on the mountain. The piercing sensation in his tooth was unbearable. A piercing headache struck him suddenly. His piercing gaze made everyone uncomfortable. The detective's piercing eyes missed nothing.
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- French:piercing, perçant, ...
- German:Piercing, durchdringend, ...
- Italian:foratura, stridente, ...
- Spanish:perforación, estridente, ...
- Portuguese:perfuração, estridente, ...
- Chinese:穿孔, 刺耳的, ...
- Japanese:ピアス, 甲高い, ...
- Arabic:ثَقْب, حَادّ, ...
- Hebrew:פִּירְסִינְג, חוֹדְרָנִי, ...
- Russian:пирсинг, пронзительный, ...
- Ukrainian:пірсинг, пронизливий, ...
- Hindi:पियर्सिंग, तीव्र, ...
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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