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to pierce
01
to cut through something using a sharp tool
Transitive: to pierce sth
Example
She pierced the apple with a knife to slice it into smaller pieces.
To hang the painting, he pierced the wall with a drill to insert anchors.
The jeweler carefully pierced the metal to create a delicate design.
02
to forcefully pass through barriers or obstacles
Transitive: to pierce a barrier or obstacle
Example
The car pierced the fog, navigating cautiously through the reduced visibility.
The swimmer pierced the water's surface, breaking the stillness.
The car pierced the barricade, crashing into the crowd.
03
to deeply affect or penetrate someone's emotions or thoughts
Transitive: to pierce sb
Example
The heartfelt letter from her friend pierced her with a sense of gratitude and warmth.
The beauty of the sunset pierced him with a sense of awe and wonder.
The kindness of strangers pierced her with a feeling of hope for humanity.
04
to abruptly end or interrupt something
Transitive: to pierce a situation
Example
The loud crash of thunder pierced the silence of the peaceful countryside.
His sudden outburst pierced the calm atmosphere of the meeting.
The emergency siren pierced the tranquility of the neighborhood, signaling danger.
05
to create an opening or hole in something using a sharp object
Transitive: to pierce a hole in sth
Example
The jeweler used a diamond-tipped tool to pierce a small hole in the pearl.
The craftsman used a drill to pierce a hole in the wooden plank for a dowel.
The technician used a soldering iron to pierce an opening in the circuit board for the component.
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