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Webster 1913 Edition


Piercer

Pier′cer

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Noun.
1.
One who, or that which, pierces or perforates
; specifically:
(a)
An instrument used in forming eyelets; a stiletto.
(b)
A piercel.
2.
(Zool.)
(a)
The ovipositor, or sting, of an insect.
(b)
An insect provided with an ovipositor.

Webster 1828 Edition


Piercer

PIERCER

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Noun.
pers'er. An instrument that pierces, penetrates or bores.
1.
One that pierces or perforates.

Definition 2024


piercer

piercer

English

Noun

piercer (plural piercers)

  1. An instrument that pierces or perforates, such as a stiletto or piercel.
  2. A person who pierces, especially one who carries out body piercing.
  3. (zoology) The ovipositor, or sting, of an insect.
  4. (zoology) Any insect provided with an ovipositor.

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