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transpierce
[ trans-peers ]
/ trænsˈpɪərs /
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verb (used with object), trans·pierced, trans·pierc·ing.
to pierce through; penetrate; pass through.
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How to use transpierce in a sentence
Under such conditions it is possible to transpierce a person's arm.
British Dictionary definitions for transpierce
transpierce
/ (trænsˈpɪəs) /
verb
(tr) to pierce through
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