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pierce


Definition: Meaning of, pierce in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pɪəs /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
pierce pierced pierced
Present Participle Third Person Singular
piercing pierces
  1. [transitive] to make a small hole in or through something, using an object with a sharp point
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  2. have your ears/nose etc pierced to have a small hole made in your ears, nose etc so that you can wear jewellery through the hole
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  3. [intransitive,transitive always + adverb/preposition] literary if sound or light pierces something, you suddenly hear or see it
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  4. pierce somebody's heart to make someone feel a strong emotion such as pain, sadness, or love
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  5. [transitive] to force a way through something
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Pierce


Definition: Meaning of, Pierce in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pɪəs /

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  1. 1804-1869 14th President of the United States
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    Franklin Pierce, President Pierce
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Pierce used in phrases

  • Franklin Pierce (noun)
    1. 1804-1869 14th President of the United States
  • Long, Huey Pierce
    1. (1893-1935) a US politician in the DEMOCRATIC PARTY who was GOVERNOR of Louisiana from 1928-31, and a US SENATOR from 1930. He was called the 'Kingfish' and was popular especially with poorer people because of his plans for social and economic changes that would help the poor. But he used his position to keep complete political control in Louisiana, and he was shot and killed in 1935.
  • Pierce, Franklin
    1. (1804-1869) the fourteenth president of the US, from 1853 to 1857
  • President Pierce (noun)
    1. 1804-1869 14th President of the United States
  • Sir Noel Pierce Coward (noun)
    1. 1899-1973 english dramatist and actor and composer noted for his witty and sophisticated comedies
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