pierce
//pɪəs//
Verb
pierceInfinitive
piercePresent tense
piercedPast tense
piercedPast participle
piercingPresent participle
piercesThird-person singular
1
To make a hole in or through something with a sharp pointed object.
She pierced her ears at a jewelry shop.
2
To penetrate or break through a barrier, surface, or defense.
The arrow pierced the wooden shield.
3
To affect someone deeply or sharply, especially emotionally.
Her words pierced my heart.