piercing

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Translations 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Noun

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[edit] Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -ɪə(r)sɪŋ

[edit] Verb

piercing

1. Present participle of pierce.

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piercing (countable and uncountable; plural piercings)

1. (uncountable) The action of the verb to pierce.
2. A hole made in the body so that jewellery/jewelry can be worn through it.

   ear piercing

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piercing (comparative more piercing, superlative most piercing)

1. Anything or anyone that pierces.

   piercing eyes

   The piercing noise of the children could be heard two blocks from the elementary school.

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From English

[edit] Noun

piercing m. (plural piercings)

1. a piercing