pierce

pierce · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To make a hole in something with a sharp object; to penetrate.

  2. 2.

    To create a hole in a part of the body for jewelry.

  3. 3.

    (figurative) To affect deeply; to cut through.

Related words

Antonyms: close, seal
See also: penetrate, pierced, puncture, stab
Synonyms: penetrate, perforate, puncture, stab

Etymology

From Old French percer ("to pierce, penetrate"), of uncertain origin, possibly from Vulgar Latin pertusiare, from Latin pertusus ("perforated"), past participle of pertundere.