PIERCING — Definition of PIERCING
verb
1
To puncture; to break through
The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.
2
To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry
Can you believe he pierced his tongue?
3
To break or interrupt abruptly
A scream pierced the silence.
4
To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).
to pierce a mystery
noun
1
The action of the verb to pierce.
2
A hole made in the body so that jewellery/jewelry can be worn through it.
ear piercing
3
An item of jewelry designed to be fitted through a piercing.
adjective
1
Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.
piercing eyes
2
Of temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter.
3
Of sound, loud and sharp; shrill.
The piercing noise of the children could be heard two blocks from the elementary school.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pierce
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