piercer

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noun

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

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Meanings

nounpiercer (plural piercers)

plural piercers

  1. An instrument that pierces or perforates, such as a stiletto.
  2. A person who pierces, especially one who carries out body piercing.

    The piercer must wash his/her hands and put on a fresh pair of surgical gloves for each procedure.

    2024, David Golinkin, “Is Body Piercing Permitted According To Jewish Law”, in Responsa in a Moment, volume 4, page 193
  3. biologyThe ovipositor, or sting, of an insect.
  4. biologyAny insect provided with an ovipositor.

Origin

From pierce + -er.

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APA

piercer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piercer

MLA

“piercer.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piercer. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “piercer,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piercer.

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