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pierce verb

  /pɜː(ɹ)s/ , /pɪəs/ , /pɪɹs/
  • (transitive) To puncture; to break through.
  • (transitive) To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry.
  • (transitive) to break or interrupt abruptly
 percer

piercing adjective

  /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ , /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/
perçant

piercing noun

  /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ , /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/
  • A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.
 piercing, perçage
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