Definition of Pierce

to make a hole in something with a sharp object

Examples of Pierce in a sentence

The native used a spear to pierce the fish swimming in the stream.  🔊

Using a needle to pierce her ear caused the girl a lot of pain.  🔊

A nail was not strong enough to pierce the wall stud.  🔊

Without a way to pierce the fabric, the designer had to come up with a design that did not call for perforation.  🔊

The woman screamed out in pain as she felt the tack pierce the bottom of her foot.  🔊

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