piercing
IPA: pˈɪrsɪŋ
noun
- A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.
- An item of jewellery designed to be fitted through a piercing (sense 2).
adjective
- Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.
- Of temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter.
- Of sound, loud and sharp; shrill.
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Examples of "piercing" in Sentences
- The earlobe is the most common body piercing.
- It's pithy, piercing, and straight to the point.
- It's benefit is the painting and shield, not the piercing.
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