Definition & Meaning of "pierce"

to pierce

to cut through something using a sharp tool

to forcefully pass through barriers or obstacles

to deeply affect or penetrate someone's emotions or thoughts

to abruptly end or interrupt something

to create an opening or hole in something using a sharp object

Pierce

14th President of the United States (1804-1869)

Example

The jeweler carefully pierced the metal to create a delicate design.

The surgeon pierced the skin with a scalpel to perform the delicate procedure.

With a skewer, the chef pierced the meat to check its internal temperature.

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.

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