pierce

US /pɪrs/
UK /pɪrs/
1.

durchbohren

(of a sharp pointed object) go into or through (something).

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a splinter had pierced the skin
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make a hole inpenetratepuncturepunchperforateriddlestabprickprobegorespikestickimpaletransfixlancetap
2.

durchbohren

force a way through; penetrate.

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they were seeking to pierce the anti-ballistic-missile defences
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penetratepercolatepervadepermeatelight up
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piercing