English Explanatory Dictionary

piercer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instrument that pierces or perforates, such as a stiletto.
  2. A person who pierces, especially one who carries out body piercing.
  3. The ovipositor, or sting, of an insect.
  4. Any insect provided with an ovipositor.

Word forms

piercer piercers

Etymology

From pierce + -er.

Derived words

flowerpiercer
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