pierce
/pɪəs/verb
उच्चारण पिअर्स
छेदना, भेदना
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[T] ~ sth
to make a small hole in something, or to go through something, with a sharp object
छेदना, भेदना
- The arrow pierced the target.
- pierced ears
- The nurse pierced the cork with a thin needle.
+ 2 more examples
- A thorn pierced his sandal and hurt his foot.
- She had her ears pierced when she turned ten.
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[T] ~ sth literary
(of light, sound) to be suddenly seen or heard
(प्रकाश, ध्वनि) चीरकर निकलना
- A scream pierced the silence.
- A bright beam of light pierced the thick fog.
- A sharp whistle pierced the noise of the crowd.
+ 2 more examples
- The sun's rays pierced the clouds after the rain.
- A cry of pain pierced the quiet night.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
pierce + object
Pierce is transitive: something sharp makes a hole in or through an object. The thing that pierces is the subject.
'Pierce' transitive है: कोई नुकीली चीज़ किसी वस्तु में या उसके आर-पार छेद करती है। छेदने वाली चीज़ subject होती है।
- The arrow pierced the target.
- A nail pierced the tyre.
pierce + sth with sth
Use with to name the sharp tool.
नुकीले औज़ार का नाम बताने के लिए with का प्रयोग होता है।
- She pierced the paper with a pin.
pierce through / pierce the silence (figurative)
Light or sound that suddenly cuts through darkness, noise or silence is said to pierce it. The past form is pierced.
जो प्रकाश या ध्वनि अचानक अंधकार, शोर या सन्नाटे को चीर दे, उसके लिए 'pierce' आता है। इसका past रूप pierced है।
- A scream pierced the silence of the night.
- A ray of light pierced the thick clouds.
pierced (adjective) / have sth pierced
Pierced describes ears, noses or similar parts with a hole made for jewellery. Have sth pierced means to arrange for someone else to do it.
'Pierced' उन कानों, नाक आदि अंगों का वर्णन करता है जिनमें गहने के लिए छेद किया गया हो। 'Have sth pierced' का अर्थ किसी और से छेद करवाना है।
- She had her ears pierced at the jeweller's.
- He wore a pierced earring.
+Collocations 4
pierce + noun
skinarmourearheartsilence
- The needle pierced the skin only slightly.
adverb + pierce
easilydeeplysuddenlybarelyslowly
- The thorn barely pierced his shoe.
sound / light + pierce
screamsirenbeamwhistleray
- The siren of the ambulance pierced the evening quiet.
piercing + noun
cryeyescoldgazewind
- A piercing wind blew across the hill station.
“More examples 5
- The bullet pierced the wall but did not hurt anyone.
गोली दीवार को भेद गई, पर किसी को चोट नहीं लगी।
- Radhika's sharp question pierced the speaker's confidence.
राधिका के तीखे प्रश्न ने वक्ता के आत्मविश्वास को भेद दिया।
- The sun pierced the morning fog.
सूरज की किरणों ने सुबह के कोहरे को चीर दिया।
- Ear piercing is a common custom in many Indian families.
कान छिदवाना कई भारतीय परिवारों की आम परंपरा है।
- The doctor pierced the swelling to let the fluid out.
डॉक्टर ने सूजन में छेद किया ताकि तरल बाहर निकल जाए।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The thorn pierced in his foot.
✓ The thorn pierced his foot.
Pierce is transitive and takes its object directly, with no preposition.
'Pierce' transitive है और इसका object सीधे आता है; preposition नहीं लगता।
✗ She got pierced her ears.
✓ She got her ears pierced.
With get or have, the object comes before the past participle.
get या have के साथ object past participle से पहले आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These verbs all make a hole, but the manner and force differ.
ये सभी क्रियाएँ छेद करती हैं, पर तरीक़े और बल में अंतर है।
A sharp point goes in or through.
नुकीला सिरा भीतर या आर-पार जाता है।
- The pin pierced the balloon.
To make a small hole in something filled with air, such as a tyre.
हवा भरी वस्तु, जैसे टायर, में छोटा छेद करना।
- A nail punctured the tyre.
To make a hole using a rotating tool.
घूमने वाले औज़ार से छेद करना।
- They drilled a hole in the wall.
◇Word family
AaSpelling
Pierce, with -ie- (i before e; not 'peirce').
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: pierce, -ie- के साथ (e से पहले i; 'peirce' गलत है)।
?Which word?
Keep the make-a-hole words together: pierce, puncture (make a small hole, especially in a tyre), perforate (make many small holes: 'perforated paper'), penetrate (go into or through), prick (make a tiny hole with a sharp point).
छेद करने के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: pierce, puncture (छोटा छेद, विशेषकर टायर में), perforate (कई छोटे छेद: 'perforated paper'), penetrate (भीतर या पार जाना), prick (नुकीली चीज़ से छोटा छेद)।
§Grammar and usage
The adjective piercing means very loud or sharp ('a piercing scream', 'piercing eyes').
Adjective piercing का अर्थ बहुत तेज़ या पैना है ('a piercing scream', 'piercing eyes')।