Sekirov Dictionary

pierce

UK /pɪəs/US /pɪɹs/

verb 5
noun 2
forms 7

verb5

•
to push a sharp point into or through something, leaving a hole
- The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.
- A shot pierced the ship.
•
To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry.
- Can you believe he pierced his tongue?
•
to break or interrupt abruptly
- A dreadful scream pierced the silence.
•
(figurative) To penetrate; to affect deeply.
- A stab of fear pierced my heart.
(figurative) To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).

noun2

A pierced earring.
•
(nonstandard) A piercing.
- Actually, a navel pierce beautificates any feminine form, as I'm sure it does for you... — 1997

forms

pierc't · pierced · pierst · piercing · pierces · pierceth · piercest

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