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piercer.

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

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

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

  3. The ovipositor, or sting, of an insect.

  4. Any insect provided with an ovipositor.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English pierce Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English piercer From pierce + -er.

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