pierce

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to go into or through something, making a hole in it using a sharp point:

The needle pierces the fabric four times a second.

I couldn't wear these earrings because my ears aren't pierced.

The gun fires a shell capable of piercing the armour of an enemy tank.

The hole they drilled pierces six kilometres into the earth's crust.

(of a light, sound, etc.) to suddenly be seen or heard, despite darkness, noise, etc.:

A few rays of sunlight pierced the smoke.

to go in or through something, esp. with a pointed object, making a hole:

Pierce the potatoes with a fork to see if they’re done.

She got her ears pierced.