piercing🔊

(ing-form)

(pierce)

(hole for jewellery) A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.

(item of jewellery) An item of jewellery designed to be fitted through a piercing ((hole for jewellery)).

Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.

Of temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter. +

Of sound, loud and sharp; shrill.