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transpierce

verb trans·pierce \ tran(t)s-ˈpirs \

Definition of transpierce

transpierced; transpiercing; transpierces
transitive verb
: to pierce through : penetrate

Examples of transpierce in a Sentence

  1. 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

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