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piercing

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/

The English word “piercing” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.
  2. An item of jewellery designed to be fitted through a piercing (noun sense 2).

adjective

  1. Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.
  2. Of temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter.
  3. Of sound, loud and sharp; shrill.

Etymology

From pierce + -ing.

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