CEFR B1

sharp piercer

noun

Meaning

An object or tool that is pointed and capable of penetrating or making a hole in something.

Examples

The surgeon's scalpel was a sharp piercer, used for precise incisions.
With a swift motion, the ice climber plunged the sharp piercer into the frozen wall.

Synonyms: point, needle, awl, stiletto

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sharp piercer (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: ʃɑːrp ˈpɪərsər

Definition

An object or tool that is pointed and capable of penetrating or making a hole in something.

Examples

The surgeon's scalpel was a sharp piercer, used for precise incisions.
With a swift motion, the ice climber plunged the sharp piercer into the frozen wall.

How to Use sharp piercer

sharp piercer (collocation): An object that is pointed and capable of penetrating. — "He needed a sharp piercer to make a hole in the thick leather."

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