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pierce

1 of 1verb
/pɪrs/
Forms:pierces,piercing,pierced,pierced
1

(of something sharp) to make a hole or break in or through something

transitive
  • The needle pierced the fabric easily.
  • The arrow pierced the target.
  • The knife pierced the meat with ease.
  • The thorn pierced his finger.
  • The hook pierced the fish's mouth.
Synonyms:
thrust
2

to forcefully pass through barriers or obstacles

transitive
  • The car pierced the fog, navigating cautiously through the reduced visibility.
  • The swimmer pierced the water's surface, breaking the stillness.
  • The car pierced the barricade, crashing into the crowd.
  • The athlete pierced the defensive line, scoring a touchdown.
  • The rocket pierced the Earth's atmosphere, entering space.
3

to deeply affect or penetrate someone's emotions or thoughts

transitive
  • The heartfelt letter from her friend pierced her with a sense of gratitude and warmth.
  • The beauty of the sunset pierced him with a sense of awe and wonder.
  • The kindness of strangers pierced her with a feeling of hope for humanity.
  • The memory of their shared laughter pierced him with a sense of nostalgia.
  • The sight of the war-torn city pierced him with a feeling of sorrow and compassion.
4

to abruptly end or interrupt something

transitive
  • The loud crash of thunder pierced the silence of the peaceful countryside.
  • His sudden outburst pierced the calm atmosphere of the meeting.
  • The emergency siren pierced the tranquility of the neighborhood, signaling danger.
  • The unexpected news pierced the joyful mood of the celebration, leaving everyone in shock.
  • The sudden gust of wind pierced the stillness of the air, scattering leaves in all directions.
5

to create an opening or hole in something using a sharp object

transitive
  • The jeweler used a diamond-tipped tool to pierce a small hole in the pearl.
  • The craftsman used a drill to pierce a hole in the wooden plank for a dowel.
  • The technician used a soldering iron to pierce an opening in the circuit board for the component.
  • The artist used a hot needle to pierce a perforation in the plastic sheet for stringing.