piercer

noun

pierc·​er

-sə(r)

plural -s

: one that pierces: such as

a

archaic : a keen eye

b

: an instrument (as an auger, gimlet, or stiletto) for boring or making holes

c

: a worker that pierces by hand or machine

d

: the ovipositor or the sting of an insect

Word History

Etymology

Middle English percer, persour, from Anglo-French perceour, persour, from Old French percer to pierce + Anglo-French -our, -eour -er

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Rhymes for piercer

• fiercer