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piercings

/ˈpɪərsɪŋz/

Meanings
noun
The action of the verb to pierce.

Examples :

"Her collection of piercings included several in her ears and one in her nose. "
body style appearance

Related Words

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration included

included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration pierce

pierce verb

/pɪəs/ /pɪɹs/

To puncture; to break through

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

Illustration piercing

piercing verb

/ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/

To puncture; to break through

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

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration fitted

fitted verb

/ˈfɪtəd/

To be suitable for.

"It fits the purpose."

Illustration jewellery

jewellery noun

/ˈdʒuːlɹi/

Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.

"She had more jewellery ornamented about her than any three ladies needed."

Illustration bought

bought verb

/bɔːt/ /bɔt/

To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods

"My sister bought a new backpack for school. "

Illustration action

action noun

/ˈæk.ʃən/

Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

"The student's action of studying diligently improved her grades. "

Illustration jewelry

jewelry noun

/ˈdʒuːəlri/ /ˈdʒuːlri/

Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.

"She had more jewellery ornamented about her than any three ladies needed."