piercers

/ˈpɪrsərz/
noun
  1. People who make holes in a part of the body for wearing jewelry, such as earrings or nose rings.
    • She thanked the piercers for making the process quick and almost painless.
    • Many piercers recommend waiting several weeks before changing a new piercing.
    • The piercers at the shop were very professional and used sterile equipment.
  2. Tools or devices used to make holes, especially in leather, metal, or other materials.
    • The leatherworker used a set of sharp piercers to create holes for the belt.
    • These industrial piercers can cut through thick sheets of metal.
    • The craft kit included several small piercers for making holes in fabric.
  3. Things that penetrate or cut through something, such as sharp objects or sounds.
    • The piercers of the cold wind made everyone shiver on the hike.
    • Thorns acted as natural piercers, protecting the plant from animals.
    • The high-pitched piercers of the alarm woke the entire building.
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