pierce
🇺🇸
/pɪrs/
🇬🇧
/pɪəs/
verb
R
to make a hole in something with a sharp point
The needle will pierce the fabric easily.
R
to be suddenly seen or heard clearly
A bright light will pierce the darkness.
R
to break through something that blocks the way
The army tried to pierce the enemy's line.
translation
to make a hole in something with a sharp point; to be suddenly seen or heard clearly; to break through something that blocks the way
Word Forms
3rd Present
pierces
Past
pierced
Perfect
pierced
Progressive
piercing