Piercer
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An instrument that pierces or perforates, such as a stiletto.
- 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 The ovipositor, or sting, of an insect.
- 4 Any insect provided with an ovipositor.
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More examples"The piercer told me how to clean my belly button piercing."
Etymology
From pierce + -er.