Definition of transpierce
transitive verb
: to pierce through : penetrate
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Examples of transpierce in a Sentence
got a thrill out of transpiercing butterflies with hat pins
Origin and Etymology of transpierce
Middle French transpercer, from Old French, from trans- (from Latin) + percer to pierce
First Known Use: 1592
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