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pierce
/pɪəs/
verb
To puncture; to break through
"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
"Can you believe he pierced his tongue?"
To break or interrupt abruptly
"A scream pierced the silence."
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