pierce — to make a hole in or through something using a sharp pointed object
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a hole in or through something using a sharp pointed object
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɪrs/
Example Sentences
- The vampire's fangs pierced his neck, but he was more worried about the dry cleaning bill for his shirt.
- Her mother's piercing stare could pierce through any lie she tried to tell.
- The alarm clock's piercing sound pierced through his dreams of becoming a professional sleeper.
pierce
VERB[/pɪrs/]
to make a hole in or through something using a sharp pointed object
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'percier', derived from Latin 'pertundere' meaning 'to thrust through' or 'to perforate'. The word entered English through Norman French influence after 1066.
Breakdown
per- (through) + -ce (from Latin -undere, to thrust) = pierce (to make a hole through something)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire's fangs pierced his neck, but he was more worried about the dry cleaning bill for his shirt.”
“Her mother's piercing stare could pierce through any lie she tried to tell.”
“The alarm clock's piercing sound pierced through his dreams of becoming a professional sleeper.”
“The bullet pierced the bulletproof vest, proving it wasn't as bulletproof as advertised.”
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