Visual meaning of 'pierce'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of pierce: To puncture; to break through - Image 1

pierce: To puncture; to break through - Thumbnail 1

pierce: To puncture; to break through - Thumbnail 2

verb

To puncture; to break through

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

Visual illustration of pierce: To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry

verb

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

"Can you believe he pierced his tongue?"

body appearance

Visual illustration of pierce: To break or interrupt abruptly

verb

To break or interrupt abruptly

"A scream pierced the silence."

action sound event

Visual illustration of pierce: To get to the heart or crux of (a matter). - Image 1

pierce: To get to the heart or crux of (a matter). - Thumbnail 1

pierce: To get to the heart or crux of (a matter). - Thumbnail 2

verb

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

"to pierce a mystery"

mind communication

Visual illustration of pierce: To penetrate; to affect deeply. - Image 1

pierce: To penetrate; to affect deeply. - Thumbnail 1

pierce: To penetrate; to affect deeply. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To penetrate; to affect deeply.

"The teacher's words pierced her heart; she felt deeply ashamed of her actions. "

Visual illustration of pierce: A pierced earring

noun

A pierced earring

"My sister's pierced earring glinted in the sunlight. "

wear appearance body item