pierced

Definition

  • adjective: having a hole that was made so that a piece of jewelry can be worn through it
  • adjective: having holes
  • synonyms: penetrated, entered, perforated

Examples

  • She had her ears 'pierced'. = She 'pierced' her ears. [=she had holes made in her ears so that she could wear earrings]

  • The fog was 'pierced' by a dim light. [=a dim light could be seen through the fog]

  • The troops 'pierced through' the enemy's defenses.

Movie quotes

  • (..) and she wants to be in Olivia's life again. And of course, she's like a perfect grown-up version of Olivia, and they go to the mall together and get her ears pierced, like she's always wanted and... Sorry, spoiler alert for the season six finale of Horsin' Around, if you're still working (..)
    2018 TvShow: BoJack Horseman Title: Free Churro Season: 5 Episode 6