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pierce
US /pɪrs/
UK /pɪrs/
1.
(of a sharp pointed object) go into or through (something).
:
•
a splinter had pierced the skin
:
make a hole in
penetrate
puncture
punch
perforate
riddle
stab
prick
probe
gore
spike
stick
impale
transfix
lance
tap
2.
force a way through; penetrate.
:
•
they were seeking to pierce the anti-ballistic-missile defences
:
penetrate
percolate
pervade
permeate
light up
:
piercing