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pierce

verb

/pɪəs/

Meaning

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

The arrow will pierce through the target.

penetrate, puncture, perforate, stab

seal, block, close, protect

pierce through, pierce deeply, pierce sharply, pierce the skin, pierce the heart

to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request

to declare something legally invalid or cancel it

to change the order or position of something

to expose to danger or loss; to take a chance

to deceive, cheat, or trick someone

to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size