pierce in Italian
pierce in Italian is bucare, forare, perforare — pierce means to make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
pierce in Italian
bucare
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
forare
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
perforare
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
pungere
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
squarciare
(transitive) to break or interrupt abruptly
What does "pierce" mean?
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verb To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
"Be careful not to pierce the tin with the knife while opening it."
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verb To affect someone deeply or reach the heart of a matter.
"A sudden wave of guilt pierced him as he read her letter."
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pierce in a sentence
- Be careful not to pierce the tin with the knife while opening it.
- The needle pierced her skin for the earring.
- A sudden wave of guilt pierced him as he read her letter.
- The speaker's honest question pierced the vagueness and exposed the real problem.
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What is "pierce" in Italian?
"pierce" in Italian is bucare, forare, perforare. pierce means: To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
How do you use "pierce" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful not to pierce the tin with the knife while opening it." In Italian, "pierce" is bucare, forare, perforare.
Are there other ways to say "pierce" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "pierce": bucare, forare, perforare, pungere, squarciare.
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