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Meaning of piercing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

piercing

Pronunciation:/ˈpɪəsɪŋ//ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To puncture; to break through

    Example: The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.

  2. To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry

    Example: Can you believe he pierced his tongue?

  3. To break or interrupt abruptly

    Example: A scream pierced the silence.

  4. To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).

    Example: to pierce a mystery

noun

Definitions

  1. The action of the verb to pierce.

  2. A hole made in the body so that jewellery/jewelry can be worn through it.

    Example: ear piercing

  3. An item of jewelry designed to be fitted through a piercing.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.

    Example: piercing eyes

  2. Of temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter.

  3. Of sound, loud and sharp; shrill.

    Example: The piercing noise of the children could be heard two blocks from the elementary school.