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Definition of Piercer
1. n. One who, or that which, pierces or perforates
Definition of Piercer
1. Noun. An instrument that pierces or perforates ¹
2. Noun. A person who pierces, especially one who carries out body piercing ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Piercer
1. one that pierces [n -S] - See also: pierces
Medical Definition of Piercer
1.
1. One who, or that which, pierces or perforates; specifically: An instrument used in forming eyelets; a stiletto.
A piercel.
2.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Piercer
Literary usage of Piercer
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The London Encyclopaedia, Or, Universal Dictionary of Science, Art by Thomas Tegg (1829)
"of the piercer, so that it will penetrate in the desired place. To ascertain this
place, a small stud or pin is inserted into a hole in the table, ..."
2. Ancient Meols; Or, Some Account of the Antiquities Found Near Dove Point, on by Abraham Hume (1863)
"In the sewing of leather, and probably many kinds of cloth, a needle proper was
not employed in the olden time, but a piercer; and the thread was passed ..."
3. Dr. Chase's Family Physician, Farrier, Bee-keeper, and Second Receipt Book by Alvin Wood Chase (1874)
"There are four barbs on the outside of each piercer; when the Bee is prepared to
sting, ono of these piercers having its point a little longer than the ..."
4. Time's Telescope for ...; Or, A Complete Guide to the Almanack (1820)
"sting or piercer, which in some is innocent; but in others, it is calculated for
the discharge of a highly acrimonious or poisonous juice, as in wasps and ..."
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