pierced

• Beschreibt etwas, das durchbohrt wurde oder ein Loch hat, oft für Schmuck oder Ohrringe; auch im übertragenen Sinn für durchdringende Geräusche oder Schmerzen.

Describes something that has been punctured or has a hole made through it, often for jewelry or decoration.

1. Having a hole cut throughA2formal

   Describes something that has a hole made through it, typically for jewelry or decoration.

   Durchbohrt

   • She has pierced ears and wears small gold earrings.
   • He bought a pair of pierced earrings for his girlfriend.
   • The leather belt has a pierced design along the edge.

   Synonymeboreddrilledperforatedpunctured

   Antonymeintactsolidunpierced

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, mit einem spitzen Gegenstand in etwas einzudringen oder ein Loch in etwas zu machen. Es kann auch bedeuten, durch etwas hindurchzugehen oder es zu durchdringen.

A verb used to indicate the act of penetrating or making a hole through something with a sharp object.

1. Penetrate with a sharp objectB1formal

   To go into or through something, especially with a sharp pointed instrument.

   Durchbohren

   • The needle pierced her skin easily.
   • The arrow pierced the target dead center.
   • He pierced the balloon with a pin.

   Synonymeboredrillimpalelancepenetrateprickpunctureskewerstabstick

2. Make a hole in the bodyA2informal

   To make a small hole in a part of the body for jewelry or decoration.

   Körper durchstechen

   • She decided to pierce her ears.
   • He got his nose pierced last weekend.
   • Many people pierce their belly buttons.

3. Penetrate through sound or lightB2formal

   To be suddenly heard or seen clearly through something.

   Durchdringen

   • A loud scream pierced the silence of the night.
   • The first rays of sunlight pierced the morning fog.
   • Her voice pierced the noise of the crowd.

   Synonymebreak throughcut throughpenetrate