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Capable, or in the process, of penetrating, especially with a pointed tip
“At one end, of the syringe is a plunger which, when pressed, forces the cartridge against a piercing needle at the other end.”
Intense, typically in a distressing way
“Suddenly, I felt a piercing pain in my left hand, the one on the table.”
Very loud or having a high volume
“Unless you've heard the piercing thunder of a multi-engined jet plane, you can't fully comprehend just how noisy one of these high-powered planes really can be.”
Shrill or discordant to the ears
“From the midst of the cloud rang out the piercing sound of a trumpet, which summoned the people to attend.”
Intensely cold or chilly
“It took me just one step out to be confronted with piercing wind and the black hostile waves of the North Sea a mere hundred yards away.”
Having or showing shrewdness or keen intelligence
“William's piercing analysis of the bankruptcy of aesthetic existence goes into many areas beyond the scope of our own study.”
Having or showing a deeply inquisitive nature or intent
“I could hear a few cackles from Abhi while Radha continued grilling me with her piercing questions about the rice.”
Feeling, or causing, (typically slight or stinging) pain
Sharp or severe in manner or style
Sharp, stabbing or piercing
Very attentive or intent while looking at something
Funny and clever
The action or process of piercing something
To be making a hole
“Place the fibers on top of the fabric and pierce the surface of the fabric with the felting needle.”
Present participle for to penetrate or force a way through
“As copious steam clouds and sharp hoots pierce the morning calm, an air of excitement and expectation is palpable among those who have got into the coaches.”
Present participle for to hurt or distress emotionally
“She stood frozen for a minute, feeling the dagger of his words pierce her heart.”
Present participle for to examine something with great care
Present participle for to cause extreme pain, anguish, or distress to
Present participle for to understand by thinking carefully about
Present participle for to fix (an object) firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass
Present participle for to have or gain entry or access to a place or location
Present participle for to discover something (after searching)
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