Pierce
verb
To make a hole or cut in something.
She pierced the paper with her pencil.
Often appears as...
- pierce the skin
- pierce the veil
verb
To see or recognize clearly something not immediately obvious.
He could not pierce the mystery of her thoughts.
Often appears as...
- pierce the mystery
- pierce the disguise
verb
To go or make way into or through.
The arrow pierced through him.
Often appears as...
- pierce the darkness
- pierce the silence
verb
To cause a sharp, intense, typically painful feeling.
A sharp pain pierced her chest.
Often appears as...
- pierce the heart
- pierce the skin
verb
To make a hole or cut in something.
She pierced the paper with her pencil.
Often appears as...
- pierce the skin
- pierce the veil
verb
To see or recognize clearly something not immediately obvious.
He could not pierce the mystery of her thoughts.
Often appears as...
- pierce the mystery
- pierce the disguise
verb
To go or make way into or through.
The arrow pierced through him.
Often appears as...
- pierce the darkness
- pierce the silence
verb
To cause a sharp, intense, typically painful feeling.
A sharp pain pierced her chest.
Often appears as...
- pierce the heart
- pierce the skin
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used when describing the action of creating a hole in a material object.
The jeweler pierced a hole in the metal.
Pro Tip 2/2Intentional Act
Implies the act was done with purpose, often for inserting something.
He pierced his ear to wear an earring.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used when describing the action of creating a hole in a material object.
The jeweler pierced a hole in the metal.
Pro Tip 2/2Intentional Act
Implies the act was done with purpose, often for inserting something.
He pierced his ear to wear an earring.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used when describing the action of creating a hole in a material object.
The jeweler pierced a hole in the metal.
Pro Tip 2/2Intentional Act
Implies the act was done with purpose, often for inserting something.
He pierced his ear to wear an earring.
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The evolution of animal...
In some bed bug species, the females have evolved an entirely new set of genitalia on their right hand flanks where the males usually pierce them. That allows them to maintain the power to filter out unwanted sperm with their genitalia. And duck vaginas are shaped like a clockwise spiral
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Ethan Nadelmann: Why we...
and to every parent's desire to put our baby in a bubble, and the fear that somehow drugs will pierce that bubble and put our young ones at risk. In fact, sometimes it seems like the entire War on Drugs gets justified as one great big child protection act,
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The myth of the moon...
to help him stop them. Sensing danger, the moon goddess jumped from the canoe into the water below and transformed into a crab. But the storm god had already thrown a lightning bolt, which hit the crab and pierced her through her heart, killing her.
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6 ways mushrooms can...
their eyes glaze over, and they think I'm a little crazy. So, I hope to pierce that prejudice forever with this group. We call it mycophobia, the irrational fear of the unknown, when it comes to fungi. Mushrooms are very fast in their growth.
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Claws vs. nails -...
Consider the claw. Frequently found on four-limbed animals around the world, it’s one of nature’s most versatile tools. Bears use claws for digging as well as defense. An eagle’s needle-like talons can pierce the skulls of their prey.
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Slo-Mo Deadly Viper...
that the mouth open almost said that it was fully wide like that almost creating a stabbing kind of shape rather than that a downward strike and the fangs are almost used like daggers to pierce into the balloon that was amazing
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Zoo Quest For A Dragon...
almost insensible try to thrush these sharp swords into their chests but the balong's power is stronger than rangers and he is able to protect his followers so that their swords do not pierce the flesh and no blood is shed
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Ants vs Crab PIPE Natural...
Raiders do what's natural their swarm all over their intended victim but there's no way they're tiny jaws are going to pierce the crabs thick outer skeleton instinctively they probed for its weak points
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Porcupine vs. Lion PIPE...
quills may be modified hairs but they are needle-sharp strong and there are plenty of them what the adults know is that porcupine needles can actually pierce the flesh of life and these
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The impact of Simón...
only five foot six and barely a hundred and thirty pounds there was an undeniable intensity to the man his forehead was deeply lined his eyes were piercing his cheekbones were high his
Video examples
The evolution of animal...
In some bed bug species, the females have evolved an entirely new set of genitalia on their right hand flanks where the males usually pierce them. That allows them to maintain the power to filter out unwanted sperm with their genitalia. And duck vaginas are shaped like a clockwise spiral
Video examples
Ethan Nadelmann: Why we...
and to every parent's desire to put our baby in a bubble, and the fear that somehow drugs will pierce that bubble and put our young ones at risk. In fact, sometimes it seems like the entire War on Drugs gets justified as one great big child protection act,
Video examples
The myth of the moon...
to help him stop them. Sensing danger, the moon goddess jumped from the canoe into the water below and transformed into a crab. But the storm god had already thrown a lightning bolt, which hit the crab and pierced her through her heart, killing her.
Video examples
6 ways mushrooms can...
their eyes glaze over, and they think I'm a little crazy. So, I hope to pierce that prejudice forever with this group. We call it mycophobia, the irrational fear of the unknown, when it comes to fungi. Mushrooms are very fast in their growth.
Video examples
Claws vs. nails -...
Consider the claw. Frequently found on four-limbed animals around the world, it’s one of nature’s most versatile tools. Bears use claws for digging as well as defense. An eagle’s needle-like talons can pierce the skulls of their prey.
Video examples
Slo-Mo Deadly Viper...
that the mouth open almost said that it was fully wide like that almost creating a stabbing kind of shape rather than that a downward strike and the fangs are almost used like daggers to pierce into the balloon that was amazing
Video examples
Zoo Quest For A Dragon...
almost insensible try to thrush these sharp swords into their chests but the balong's power is stronger than rangers and he is able to protect his followers so that their swords do not pierce the flesh and no blood is shed
Video examples
Ants vs Crab PIPE Natural...
Raiders do what's natural their swarm all over their intended victim but there's no way they're tiny jaws are going to pierce the crabs thick outer skeleton instinctively they probed for its weak points
Video examples
Porcupine vs. Lion PIPE...
quills may be modified hairs but they are needle-sharp strong and there are plenty of them what the adults know is that porcupine needles can actually pierce the flesh of life and these
Video examples
The impact of Simón...
only five foot six and barely a hundred and thirty pounds there was an undeniable intensity to the man his forehead was deeply lined his eyes were piercing his cheekbones were high his
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Tony Blair
English Statesman
In no relationship at the top of any walk of life is it always easy, least of all in politics which matters so much and which is conducted in such a piercing spotlight.
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Mary Gauthier
American Musician
I think we're very much in a mystery here in this life and that artists try to pierce the mystery with their art.
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Peter Dinklage
American Actor
When people are infected by my charm, they don't see my size. My piercing deep blue eyes are distracting.
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Lewis Howes
American Author
I believe passion is the sword of love that pierces through the wall of fears that hold us back.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
American Poet
He that respects himself is safe from others. He wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.
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Robert Kraft
American Businessman
Anyone who starts piercing the bubble of happiness, get 'em out of your life.
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Bill Kaulitz
German Musician
I got my first piercing at the age of 13, my first tattoo at the age of 15.
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Earl Warren
American Judge
The censor's sword pierces deeply into the heart of free expression.
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John Bishop
British Comedian
I've never had a piercing before. I thought I'd be cool.
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Amy Winehouse
English Musician
I've had everything pierced at some point.
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Tony Blair
English Statesman
In no relationship at the top of any walk of life is it always easy, least of all in politics which matters so much and which is conducted in such a piercing spotlight.
Quote examples
Mary Gauthier
American Musician
I think we're very much in a mystery here in this life and that artists try to pierce the mystery with their art.
Quote examples
Peter Dinklage
American Actor
When people are infected by my charm, they don't see my size. My piercing deep blue eyes are distracting.
Quote examples
Lewis Howes
American Author
I believe passion is the sword of love that pierces through the wall of fears that hold us back.
Quote examples
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
American Poet
He that respects himself is safe from others. He wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.
Quote examples
Robert Kraft
American Businessman
Anyone who starts piercing the bubble of happiness, get 'em out of your life.
Quote examples
Bill Kaulitz
German Musician
I got my first piercing at the age of 13, my first tattoo at the age of 15.
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Earl Warren
American Judge
The censor's sword pierces deeply into the heart of free expression.
Quote examples
John Bishop
British Comedian
I've never had a piercing before. I thought I'd be cool.
Quote examples
Amy Winehouse
English Musician
I've had everything pierced at some point.
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