Pierce(v. i.) To enter; to penetrate; to make a way into or through something, as a pointed instrument does; -- used literally and figuratively.
Pierce(v. t.) To thrust into, penetrate, or transfix, with a pointed instrument.
Pierce(v. t.) To penetrate; to enter; to force a way into or through; to pass into or through; as, to pierce the enemy's line; a shot pierced the ship.
Pierce(v. t.) Fig.: To penetrate; to affect deeply; as, to pierce a mystery.
Pierced(a.) Penetrated; entered; perforated.
Pierced(imp. & p. p.) of Pierce
Piercing(a.) Forcibly entering, or adapted to enter, at or by a point; perforating; penetrating; keen; -- used also figuratively; as, a piercing instrument, or thrust.
Piercing(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pierce
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