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PIERCE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Pierce.

How to pronounce pierce:

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Pierce - as a noun

14th president of the united states (1804-1869)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
franklin piercepresident pierce

Pierce - as a verb

Cut or make a way through

Example: "The knife cut through the flesh"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perforate14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply

Example: "The cold pierced her bones"

Sound sharply or shrilly

Example: "The scream pierced the night"

Penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perforate14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a hole into

Example: "The needle pierced her flesh"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perforate14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She used a needle to pierce her earlobe."
"The arrow pierced through the target's center."
"He pierced the balloon with a pin and it popped."
"The knife pierced the watermelon easily."
"The icy wind pierced through their clothing."
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Word Game Points

Is PIERCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pierce is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PIERCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PIERCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pierce is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PIERCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PIERCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pierce is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PIERCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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