pierces

verb

Meaning

To puncture; to break through
To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry
To break or interrupt abruptly
To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).
To penetrate; to affect deeply.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

thrust(English)franklin pierce(English)bores(English)stabs(English)penetrates(English)shatters(English)explodes(English)envelops(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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