piercer

/ˈpɪrsər/
noun
  1. A person who makes holes in a part of the body (such as an ear, nose, or eyebrow) for inserting jewelry.
    • The piercer carefully marked the spot on her ear before using the needle.
    • My cousin is training to become a professional piercer at a local studio.
    • The piercer explained how to clean the new piercing to prevent infection.
  2. A tool or device used to make holes, especially in leather, metal, or other materials.
    • A metal piercer is essential for creating precise holes in thin sheets of copper.
    • The craft kit included a small piercer for punching holes in paper.
    • He used a leather piercer to make holes for the belt buckle.
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