Artistic Symbolism And Practices

noun a small hole made in a part of the body for the insertion of jewelry

verb gerund or present participle form of the verb 'pierce'

adjective having a sharp or penetrating quality

• The piercing sound of the alarm woke me up from my deep sleep.
• Her piercing gaze made me feel uncomfortable during the meeting.
• I got a new piercing on my ear, it looks so cool!
• His piercing words cut through her heart like a knife.