Definition of pierce

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Pierce (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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Pierce :: Pierce (v. t.) To thrust into, penetrate, or transfix, with a pointed instrument..
Puncture :: Puncture (v. t.) To pierce with a small, pointed instrument, or the like; to prick; to make a puncture in; as, to puncture the skin..
Dig :: Dig (v. t.) To turn up, or delve in, (earth) with a spade or a hoe; to open, loosen, or break up (the soil) with a spade, or other sharp instrument; to pierce, open, or loosen, as if with a spade..
Gimlet :: Gimlet (v. t.) To pierce or make with a gimlet.
Dip :: Dip (v. i.) To pierce; to penetrate; -- followed by in or into.
Hook :: Hook (v. t.) To seize or pierce with the points of the horns, as cattle in attacking enemies; to gore..
Wimble :: Wimble (v. t.) To bore or pierce, as with a wimble..
Transfixion :: Transfixion (n.) The act of transfixing, or the state of being transfixed, or pierced..
Paunch :: Paunch (v. t.) To pierce or rip the belly of; to eviscerate; to disembowel.
Impenetrable :: Impenetrable (a.) Incapable of being penetrated or pierced; not admitting the passage of other bodies; not to be entered; impervious; as, an impenetrable shield..
Enfilade :: Enfilade (v. t.) To pierce, scour, or rake with shot in the direction of the length of, as a work, or a line of troops..
Pierced :: Pierced (a.) Penetrated; entered; perforated.
Poach :: Poach (v. t.) To stab; to pierce; to spear, as fish..
Tap :: Tap (n.) A plug or spile for stopping a hole pierced in a cask, or the like; a faucet..
Pounce :: Pounce (v. t.) To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons..
Thread :: Thread (v. t.) To pass or pierce through as a narrow way; also, to effect or make, as one's way, through or between obstacles; to thrid..
Drib :: Drib (v. t. & i.) To shoot (a shaft) so as to pierce on the descent.
Tooth :: Tooth (n.) A projecting member resembling a tenon, but fitting into a mortise that is only sunk, not pierced through..
Pierce :: Pierce (v. i.) To enter; to penetrate; to make a way into or through something, as a pointed instrument does; -- used literally and figuratively..
Stake-driver :: Stake (v. t.) To pierce or wound with a stake.
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