pierces

Verb

pierce (third-person singular simple present pierces, present participle piercing, simple past and past participle pierced)

1. (transitive) To puncture; to break through.
   • The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.

   Synonyms:

   transfix

2. (transitive) To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry.
   • Can you believe he pierced his tongue?
3. (transitive) to break or interrupt abruptly
   • A dreadful scream pierced the silence.
4. (figuratively, transitive) To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).
   • to pierce a mystery
5. (figuratively, transitive) To penetrate; to affect deeply.
   • A stab of fear pierced my heart.

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