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to pierce
01
(of something sharp) to make a hole or break in or through something
Transitive: to pierce sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
pierce
3rd person singular
pierces
Present participle
piercing
Past simple
pierced
Past participle
pierced
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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