Definitions
How to pronounce piercing:
Piercing - as an adjective satellite
Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Example: "An acute observer of politics and politicians"
Painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
Example: "A cutting wind"
Piercing - as a verb
To puncture; to break through
Example: "The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."
To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry
Example: "Can you believe he pierced his tongue?"
To break or interrupt abruptly
Example: "A scream pierced the silence."
To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).
Example: "To pierce a mystery"
To penetrate; to affect deeply.
Piercing - as a noun
The action of the verb to pierce.
A hole made in the body so that jewellery/jewelry can be worn through it.
Example: "Ear piercing"
An item of jewelry designed to be fitted through a piercing.
Piercing - as an adjective
Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.
Example: "Piercing eyes"
Of temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter.
Of sound, loud and sharp; shrill.
Example: "The piercing noise of the children could be heard two blocks from the elementary school."
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Word Game Points
PIERCING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
PIERCING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
PIERCING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
