Transpierce

verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
To pierce through; to pass through. transitive
"Now, while the angry trumpet sounds alarms, / And dying groans transpierce the wounded air […]"

Synonyms

bayonet bite bore broach dagger drill

Example

"Now, while the angry trumpet sounds alarms, / And dying groans transpierce the wounded air […]"

Etymology

From trans- + pierce.

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