pierce
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Is pierce a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of pierce?
Definition
verb (English)
1. (transitive) To puncture; to break through.Examples: "The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."; "to pierce the enemy's line; a shot pierced the ship"; "I pierce her open back, or tender side"Synonyms: transfixtransitive
2. (transitive) To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry.Examples: "Can you believe he pierced his tongue?"transitive
3. (transitive) to break or interrupt abruptlyExamples: "A dreadful scream pierced the silence."transitive
4. (transitive, figurative) To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).Examples: "to pierce a mystery"figurativelytransitive
5. (transitive, figurative) To penetrate; to affect deeply.Examples: "A stab of fear pierced my heart."; "pierced with grief"; "Can no prayers pierce thee?"figurativelytransitive
noun (English)
1. (Japan) A pierced earring.Japan
Definition source: Wiktionary