verb🔗ShareTo puncture; to break through"The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry"Can you believe he pierced his tongue?"bodyappearancecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo break or interrupt abruptly"A scream pierced the silence."actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo get to the heart or crux of (a matter)."to pierce a mystery"mindphilosophycharactercommunicationattitudepointlogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo penetrate; to affect deeply."The loud music pierced through the classroom walls, deeply affecting the concentration of the students. "sensationemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe action of the verb to pierce."The piercing of the thick cardboard box was loud and startling. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA hole made in the body so that jewellery/jewelry can be worn through it."ear piercing"appearancebodystyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn item of jewelry designed to be fitted through a piercing."My sister's new nose piercing is a delicate silver hoop. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAppearing to look deeply into; penetrating."piercing eyes"appearancecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter."The piercing wind made it hard to stay warm outside at recess. "weathersensationnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf sound, loud and sharp; shrill."The piercing noise of the children could be heard two blocks from the elementary school."soundsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
