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piercer
CIDE DICTIONARY
piercer, n.
- One who, or that which, pierces or perforates [1913 Webster]
- The ovipositor, or sting, of an insect. [1913 Webster]
ROGET THESAURUS
piercer
Perforator
N perforator, piercer, borer, auger, chisel, gimlet, stylet, drill, wimble, awl, bradawl, scoop, terrier, corkscrew, dibble, trocar, trepan, probe, bodkin, needle, stiletto, rimer, warder, lancet, punch, puncheon, spikebit, gouge, spear, puncher, punching machine, punching press, punch pliers.
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