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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.
The arrow pierced the target.
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.
The swimmer pierced the water's surface, breaking the stillness.
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.
The beauty of the sunset pierced him with a sense of awe and wonder.
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.
His sudden outburst pierced the calm atmosphere of the meeting.
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.
The craftsman used a drill to pierce a hole in the wooden plank for a dowel.
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