- to penetrate into or run through (something), as a sharp, pointed dagger, object, or instrument does.
- to make a hole or opening in.
- to bore into or through; tunnel.
- to perforate.
- to make (a hole, opening, etc.) by or as by boring or perforating.
- to make a way or path into or through: a road that pierces the dense jungle.
- to penetrate with the eye or mind; see into or through: She couldn't pierce his thoughts.
- to affect sharply with some sensation or emotion, as of cold, pain, or grief: The wind pierced her body. Her words pierced our hearts.
- to sound sharply through (the air, stillness, etc.): A pistol shot pierced the night.
- to force or make a way into or through something; penetrate: to pierce to the heart.
- 14th president of the U.S. 1853–57.
- U.S. electrical engineer: helped develop communications satellites.
- a male given name, form of Peter.
- to form or cut (a hole) in (something) with or as if with a sharp instrument
- to thrust into or penetrate sharply or violently
- to force (a way, route, etc) through (something)
- (of light) to shine through or penetrate (darkness)
- to discover or realize (something) suddenly or (of an idea) to become suddenly apparent
- (of sounds or cries) to sound sharply through (the silence)
- to move or affect (a person's emotions, bodily feelings, etc) deeply or sharply
- to penetrate or be capable of penetrating
- Franklin. 1804–69, US statesman; 14th president of the US (1853–57)
