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.

verb

sew up

verb

bore , break , break in , break through , cleave , crack , crack open , drill , enter , gash , incise , intrude , pass through , perforate , plow , prick , probe , puncture , run through , slash , slice , slit , spike , stab , stick into , transfix , gap , hole , bite , broach , cut , gore , impale , lance , lancinate , penetrate , riddle , spear , stick , sting , tunnel , wound