Definition of Penetration

the act or process of one object forcing its way into another

Examples of Penetration in a sentence

The amount of penetration an arrow would get on the body of an enemy soldier depended on the size of the bow, the tip of the arrow, and how much armor it had to pierce. 🔊

The main reason bullets have such high penetration into other materials is because they move so fast after being fired. 🔊

The Sword in the Stone is a classic tale, but there is no way any blade would ever have the required penetration to force its way into a solid rock. 🔊

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