Sekirov Dictionary

piercing

UK /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/US /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/

adjective 3
noun 2
forms 3
phrases 1

adjective3

•
Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.
- piercing eyes
•
Of sound, loud and sharp; shrill.
- The piercing noise of the children could be heard two blocks from the elementary school.
Of temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter.

noun2

A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.
An item of jewellery designed to be fitted through a piercing.

forms

piercings · more piercing · most piercing

Phrases with piercing

ear-piercing
Extremely loud (of sound).

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