Word
Pierce
How many syllables?
1 Syllable
How it's divided?
pierce
Definition
- v. t. - To thrust into, penetrate, or transfix, with a pointed
instrument.
- 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.
- v. t. - Fig.: To penetrate; to affect deeply; as, to pierce a
mystery.
- v. i. - To enter; to penetrate; to make a way into or through
something, as a pointed instrument does; -- used literally and
figuratively.
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