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to pierce
01
(of something sharp) to make a hole or break in or through something
Transitive: to pierce sth
Examples
The needle pierced the fabric easily.
02
to forcefully pass through barriers or obstacles
Transitive: to pierce a barrier or obstacle
Examples
The car pierced the fog, navigating cautiously through the reduced visibility.
03
to deeply affect or penetrate someone's emotions or thoughts
Transitive: to pierce sb
Examples
The heartfelt letter from her friend pierced her with a sense of gratitude and warmth.
04
to abruptly end or interrupt something
Transitive: to pierce a situation
Examples
The loud crash of thunder pierced the silence of the peaceful countryside.
05
to create an opening or hole in something using a sharp object
Transitive: to pierce a hole in sth
Examples
The jeweler used a diamond-tipped tool to pierce a small hole in the pearl.
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