pierces

verb

1. 1

   To puncture; to break through

   “The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.”

2. 2

   To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry

   “Can you believe he pierced his tongue?”

3. 3

   To break or interrupt abruptly

   “A scream pierced the silence.”

4. 4

   To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).

   “to pierce a mystery”

5. 5

   To penetrate; to affect deeply.