pierce

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a hole in something using a sharp instrument.

  - "He pierced the apple with a needle."
  - "The jeweler pierced the ear lobe for the new earring."
  - "The arrow pierced the target."

• Verb

  To penetrate or go through something, especially in a violent or forceful way.

  - "The missile pierced the enemy's defenses."
  - "The sword pierced the armor."
  - "The question pierced her heart."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɪɹs/
   
   
   
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2. /pɪɹs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pierce
heres , cares , scares

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Variants

List of all variants of pierce that leads to same result
pierce , pierced , piercer , piercers , pierces , piercing , Franklin Pierce , Pierce , Pierce's disease , Fort Pierce , Adams , F.P.A. , Franklin P. Adams , Franklin Pierce Adams , Huey Long , Huey Pierce Long , Long

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Etymology

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Old French 'percer' from Latin 'percare' meaning 'to pierce, to strike through'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'piercing' is also used in the world of fashion to describe body modifications such as earrings, nose rings, and piercings in other parts of the body.

2. The term 'piercing' is also used in the world of music to describe high-pitched sounds that can be painful to the ear.

3. In the Middle Ages, piercing was used as a form of punishment, with the offender being impaled on a stake and left to die.

4. The term 'piercing' is also used in the field of geology to describe the process by which a rock or mineral forms a hole or cavity.

5. The term 'piercing' is also used in the field of engineering to describe the process of drilling a hole in a material or structure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perforation: The act or process of making a hole in something.

2. Impale: To pierce something through and secure it to a fixed point, often with a sharp stake.

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Culture

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In literature, pierce is often used metaphorically to describe intense emotions or experiences. In art, piercing is a technique used to create intricate designs and patterns. In music, piercing sounds can be achieved through the use of certain instruments or techniques.

How to Memorize "pierce"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sharp object like a needle or a spear going through an apple or a piece of paper.
   - Visualize the sensation of a piercing pain or the sound of something piercing through the air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pierce' with the image of a sharp instrument making a hole in something.
   - Think of the word 'piercing' and imagine something that is intense or sharp.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Eat Apples Regularly, Can Exercise' to remember the definition of pierce as 'to make a hole in something'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Punching In Every Corner' to remember the definition of pierce as 'to penetrate or go through something'.

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