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Uncommonpiercing
The correct spelling is piercing.
How to pronounce piercing
/ˈpɪəsɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/
Say it like: Pee-rsi-ng
The correct spelling is piercing. To puncture; to break through For example: "The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."
Usage Examples
“The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.”
“Can you believe he pierced his tongue?”
“A scream pierced the silence.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To puncture; to break through
- 2.To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry
- 3.To break or interrupt abruptly
- 4.To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).
- 5.To penetrate; to affect deeply.
noun
- 1.The action of the verb to pierce.
- 2.A hole made in the body so that jewellery/jewelry can be worn through it.
- 3.An item of jewelry designed to be fitted through a piercing.
adjective
- 1.Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.
- 2.Of temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter.
- 3.Of sound, loud and sharp; shrill.
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