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Vocabulary Entry
piercing
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A sharp or penetrating action or sound.
Example Sentences
"The piercing of the balloon created a loud pop."
"She felt a sudden piercing of her chest, a sign of anxiety."
"The piercing caught the light and sparkled."
V
verb
To make a hole in something, typically with a sharp instrument.
Example Sentences
"The jeweler is piercing the ear for new earrings."
"He pierced the paper with a sharp pencil."
"They decided to pierce the fabric to create a beautiful design."
A
adjective
Having a sharp, high-pitched sound or quality; intensely focused or penetrating.
Example Sentences
"The piercing scream startled everyone in the room."
"Her piercing gaze seemed to look right through him."
"The piercing cold wind chilled us to the bone."