PIERCER

Etymology

Noun

piercer (plural piercers)

An instrument that pierces or perforates, such as a stiletto or piercel.

A person who pierces, especially one who carries out body piercing.

(zoology) The ovipositor, or sting, of an insect.

(zoology) Any insect provided with an ovipositor.

Anagrams

• crĂŞpier, reprice

Source: Wiktionary


Pier"cer, n.

1. One who, or that which, pierces or perforates; specifically: (a) An instrument used in forming eyelets; a stiletto. (b) A piercel.

2. (Zoöl.) (a) The ovipositor, or sting, of an insect. (b) An insect provided with an ovipositor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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