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Pierce Definition & Meaning

pierce
noun
  1. 14th President of the United States (1804-1869)
verb
  1. cut or make a way through; "the knife cut through the flesh"; "The path pierced the jungle"; "Light pierced through the forest"
  2. move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply; "The cold pierced her bones"; "Her words pierced the students"
  3. sound sharply or shrilly; "The scream pierced the night"
  4. penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
  5. make a hole into; "The needle pierced her flesh"

"Pierce" in song lyrics

See how pierce is used in real songs:

  • "Surreal surround, the bass pounds, the highs pierce"
    Asheru — Idea (Feat. Agent 006)
  • "The words are cunning, stunning enough to pierce"
    Coldcut f/ Queen Latifah — Find a Way
  • "Bullets don't discriminate the skin colour they pierce"
    Hilltop Hoods f/ Chali 2na (Jurassic 5) — Speaking in Tongues

Usage tips for "pierce"

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Frequently asked questions

What does pierce mean?
14th President of the United States (1804-1869) cut or make a way through; "the knife cut through the flesh"; "The path pierced the jungle"; "Light pierced through the forest" move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply; "The cold pierced her bones"; "Her words pierced the students" sound sharply or shrilly; "The scream pierced the night" penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument make a hole into; "The needle pierced her flesh"
What part of speech is pierce?
Pierce is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does pierce have?
Pierce has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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