piercing

• Beschreibt einen sehr scharfen, lauten oder intensiven Ton, Licht oder Wind. Auch: durchdringend, stechend, schneidend.

Describes a sound, light, or wind that is very sharp, loud, or intense.

1. Sharp or penetrating soundB1formal

   A sound that is high-pitched, loud, and often uncomfortable to hear.

   Durchdringend

   • The piercing scream echoed through the hallway.
   • A piercing whistle signaled the start of the race.
   • The baby's piercing cry woke everyone up.

   Synonymeearsplittinghigh-pitchedpenetratingscreechingsharpshriekingshrillstrident

   Antonymedulllowmuffledsoft

2. Intense or penetrating gazeB1formal

   A look or stare that is very direct, sharp, and seems to see through someone.

   Durchdringender Blick

   • She gave him a piercing look that made him uncomfortable.
   • His piercing blue eyes seemed to look right through her.
   • The detective's piercing gaze made the suspect nervous.

   Synonymeacuteincisiveintensekeenpenetratingprobingsearchingsharp

3. Extreme cold or windB2formal

   Describes wind or cold that is very sharp and cuts through clothing.

   durchdringend

   • The piercing wind made it difficult to walk outside.
   • A piercing cold settled over the city overnight.
   • They braved the piercing cold to reach the summit.

   Synonymearcticbittercuttingfreezingharshpenetratingrawsharpstinging

   Antonymegentlemildwarm

• Ein Loch oder eine Öffnung, die in einem Körperteil angebracht wird, meist um Schmuck zu tragen, oder der Schmuck selbst.

A noun referring to a hole made in a part of the body, typically for the purpose of wearing jewelry, or the jewelry itself.

1. Body modificationA2informal

   The act or practice of making a hole in a part of the body to insert jewelry.

   Piercing

   • She got a nose piercing last weekend.
   • Ear piercings are very common among teenagers.
   • He decided to get a tongue piercing.

2. The hole itselfA2informal

   The hole created in the body for wearing jewelry.

   Piercing

   • The piercing healed quickly without infection.
   • She cleaned her new piercing every day.
   • The piercing closed up after she removed the earring.

   Synonymeholeperforationpuncture

• 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