noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An instrument that pierces or perforates, such as a stiletto.
2. 2
   A person who pierces, especially one who carries out body piercing.

   "The piercer must wash his/her hands and put on a fresh pair of surgical gloves for each procedure."

3. 3
   The ovipositor, or sting, of an insect.
4. 4
   Any insect provided with an ovipositor.

Synonyms

All synonyms

awlpiercelpricker

Example

More examples

"The piercer told me how to clean my belly button piercing."

Etymology

From pierce + -er.

Related phrases

body piercing

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