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What does pierce mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word pierce? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) to puncture; to break through
  2. (transitive) to create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry
  3. (transitive) to break or interrupt abruptly
  4. (figuratively) To penetrate; to affect deeply.
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It consisted of a robotic drill mounted on a track and programmed to randomly pierce the gallery walls as it moved from room to room.
The humanity is there but depicted with such sincerity and lack of humour that it doesn't pierce the heart in the way that it should.
The sharp, tapered tip is used to pierce and thread smaller cuts without damaging its appearance.
The rain beat down on the lighthouse, the beacon of which barely managed to pierce the fog.
The partitions at each side of the long drawers are made with five tenons that pierce the top of the case.
Wait until she feels the noose tighten about her neck and Manx arrows pierce her cold heart upon the walls of Peel!

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