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piercing

UK
/ˈpɪəsɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɪr.sɪŋ/

Translations

piercingnoun
piercings
pl
UK
/ˈpɪəsɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɪr.sɪŋ/
piercingbijou corporel porté dans une partie du corps percée
She decided to get a piercing in her nose as a form of self-expression.
Elle a décidé de se faire un piercing au nez comme forme d’expression personnelle.
Additional translations
perçageprocédé technique
Synonyms
perforation
puncture
puncturing
penetration
incision
hole
stab
puncture wound
bore
piercingadjective
more piercing
Comp.
most piercing
Super.
UK
/ˈpɪəsɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "piercing studio, piercing gun").
Additional translations
piercingdans le domaine du body art; emploi attributif fréquent
Synonyms
penetrating
sharp
acute
keen
intense
searing
biting
cutting
incisive
trenchant
shrill
high-pitched
piercinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɪəsɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
Used as a present-participle adjective derived from the verb "pierce".
perçantpour un son, un regard ou un froid très vif et pénétrant
The piercing scream echoed through the empty halls.
Le cri perçant résonnait dans les couloirs vides.
Synonyms
sharp
keen
intense
acute
penetrating
cutting
stinging
harsh
pierceverb

piercing

Gerund

pierced
Past Simple
pierced
Past Participle
piercing
Gerund
UK
/pɪəs/
US
/pɪrs/
percerSens général : faire un trou, perforer ou traverser avec un objet pointu.
The needle pierced the fabric easily.
L'aiguille a percé le tissu facilement.
percerAu sens figuré : toucher profondément, bouleverser, atteindre le cœur ou l'esprit.
Her words pierced his heart with sorrow.
Ses paroles ont percé son cœur de chagrin.
percerSens étendu : se frayer un chemin ou se faire entendre nettement à travers un bruit ou un obstacle.
The sunlight pierced through the thick clouds.
La lumière du soleil a percé à travers les nuages épais.
Additional translations
transpercerPlus appuyé ; insiste sur l'idée de traverser entièrement ou de pénétrer profondément.
Synonyms
puncture
stab
prick
cut
transfix
penetrate
gore
spear

Definitions

piercingnoun
A hole made in the body for the purpose of inserting jewelry.
She decided to get a piercing in her nose as a form of self-expression.
The act or process of making a hole in something.
The piercing of the metal sheet was done with precision tools.
A piece of jewelry that is worn in a hole made in the body.
He wore a small silver piercing in his left ear.
piercingadjective
Relating to the practice, equipment, or adornment of body piercings.
The new shop offers professional piercing services and sells piercing jewelry.
piercinggerund / present participle
Having a sharp or intense quality, often used to describe sounds that are high-pitched and loud.
The piercing scream echoed through the empty halls.
Having a penetrating or intense gaze or look.
She gave him a piercing look that made him feel uncomfortable.
Describing cold weather that is extremely sharp and biting.
The piercing wind cut through their coats as they walked along the beach.
pierceverb
To penetrate or pass through something with a sharp instrument or object.
The needle pierced the fabric easily.
To make a hole or opening in something.
He pierced the paper with a hole punch.
To affect or move deeply, as if by penetrating.
Her words pierced his heart with sorrow.
To force a way through or into something.
The sunlight pierced through the thick clouds.
To emit or produce a sharp, high-pitched sound that seems to cut through surrounding noise or silence.
A shrill scream pierced the quiet night.
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