durchstechen — meaning in English

English meaning

• leak noun A crack or hole that lets liquid or gas escape or get in when it shouldn't.
• pierce verb To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
• puncture noun A small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire.
• transfix verb To make someone freeze completely still, through fear, wonder, or awe.

Senses

durchstechen is used for these senses in English:

• pierce (transitive) To puncture; to break through.
• puncture To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.
• transfix (transitive) To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.

leak — full definition

1. noun A crack or hole that lets liquid or gas escape or get in when it shouldn't.
2. noun The unauthorized release of secret or private information.
3. verb To let liquid or gas escape through an opening, or to escape that way.
4. verb To reveal secret information to the public, usually without permission.

pierce — full definition

1. verb To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
2. verb To affect someone deeply or reach the heart of a matter.

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