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