PiercingWordNet Explorer
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adjective
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
adjective
keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
adjective
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Words in this synset: acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, sharp
adjective
having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment
verb
make a hole into
Words in this synset: pierce
verb
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
verb
separate with or as if with an instrument
verb
make a hole by poking