pierce

/pɪɹs/

IPA: /P IH1 R S/

verb

1
To puncture; to break through
“The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.”
2
To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry
“Can you believe he pierced his tongue?”
3
To break or interrupt abruptly
“A scream pierced the silence.”
4
To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).
“to pierce a mystery”
5
To penetrate; to affect deeply.

noun

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