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Meaning of the word pierce in English

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pierce

US /pɪrs/
UK /pɪrs/

Verb

1.

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

Example:
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a splinter had pierced the skin
Synonym:
make a hole inpenetratepuncturepunchperforateriddlestabprickprobegorespikestickimpaletransfixlancetap
2.

force a way through; penetrate.

Example:
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they were seeking to pierce the anti-ballistic-missile defences
Synonym:
penetratepercolatepervadepermeatelight up
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