<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) pierced, piercing.</li><li>to penetrate into or run through (something), as a sharp, pointed dagger, object, or instrument does.</li><li>to make a hole or opening in.</li><li>to bore into or through; tunnel.</li><li>to perforate.</li><li>to make (a hole, opening, etc.) by or as by boring or perforating.</li><li>to make a way or path into or through: a road that pierces the dense jungle.</li><li>to penetrate with the eye or mind; see into or through: She couldn't pierce his thoughts.</li><li>to affect sharply with some sensation or emotion, as of cold, pain, or grief: The wind pierced her body. Her words pierced our hearts.</li><li>to sound sharply through (the air, stillness, etc.): A pistol shot pierced the night.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>