pierce
Translation
to pierce, to penetrate, to puncture
Examples
The needle will pierce the fabric.
The needle will pierce the fabric.
A sharp cry pierced the silence.
A sharp cry pierced the silence.
The light pierced through the clouds.
The light pierced through the clouds.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make a hole in (sth.) with a sharp point The needle will pierce the fabric.
Similar Words
Synonyms: penetrate, puncture, stab
Etymology
From Old French 'percier' (to thrust through), from Latin 'pertusiare' (to bore through).
Memory Tips
Think of getting your ears 'pierced' for earrings. The word is directly used.