Definition of pierce

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Pierce (v. t.) Fig.: To penetrate; to affect deeply; as, to pierce a mystery..

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Bore :: Bore (v. t.) To perforate or penetrate, as a solid body, by turning an auger, gimlet, drill, or other instrument; to make a round hole in or through; to pierce; as, to bore a plank..
Penetrability :: Penetrability (n.) The quality of being penetrable; susceptibility of being penetrated, entered, or pierced..
Point :: Point (n.) That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing instrument, as a needle or a pin..
Buckle :: Buckle (n.) A device, usually of metal, consisting of a frame with one more movable tongues or catches, used for fastening things together, as parts of dress or harness, by means of a strap passing through the frame and pierced by the tongue..
Beak :: Beak (n.) A beam, shod or armed at the end with a metal head or point, and projecting from the prow of an ancient galley, in order to pierce the vessel of an enemy; a beakhead..
Turret :: Turret (n.) The elevated central portion of the roof of a passenger car. Its sides are pierced for light and ventilation.
Lanciname :: Lanciname (v. t.) To tear; to lacerate; to pierce or stab.
Stake-driver :: Stake (v. t.) To pierce or wound with a stake.
Javelin :: Javelin (v. t.) To pierce with a javelin.
Thurl :: Thurl (v. t.) To cut through; to pierce.
Enfilade :: Enfilade (v. t.) To pierce, scour, or rake with shot in the direction of the length of, as a work, or a line of troops..
Penetrate :: Penetrate (v. i.) To pass; to make way; to pierce. Also used figuratively.
Prick :: Prick (n.) To pierce slightly with a sharp-pointed instrument or substance; to make a puncture in, or to make by puncturing; to drive a fine point into; as, to prick one with a pin, needle, etc.; to prick a card; to prick holes in paper..
Enpierce :: Enpierce (v. t.) To pierce.
Tooth :: Tooth (n.) A projecting member resembling a tenon, but fitting into a mortise that is only sunk, not pierced through..
Penetrate :: Penetrate (v. t.) To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to effect an entrance into; to pierce; as, light penetrates darkness..
Pick :: Pick (v.) To peck at, as a bird with its beak; to strike at with anything pointed; to act upon with a pointed instrument; to pierce; to prick, as with a pin..
Thrust :: Thrust (v. t.) To stab; to pierce; -- usually with through.
Piercer :: Piercer (n.) The ovipositor, or sting, of an insect..
Pierced :: Pierced (a.) Penetrated; entered; perforated.
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