pierce

//pɪəs//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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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.