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Verbs of Attachment and Separation - Verbs for Piercing

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to piercing such as "stab", "drill", and "penetrate".

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Categorized English Verbs of Attachment, Separation, and Piercing
to poke
[Verb]

to create a hole by pushing with a pointed object

Ex: To drain excess water , the plumber poked a hole in the blocked pipe .
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to stab
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to thrust a pointed object, typically with force, into something

Ex: A jagged piece of the broken vase stabbed into the carpet , making it difficult to remove .
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to cause a sudden loss of air or pressure in something, such as a tire or inflatable object

Ex: The sharp rock punctured the inflatable kayak , causing it to deflate .
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to pierce
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(of something sharp) to make a hole or break in or through something

Ex: The hook pierced the fish 's mouth .
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to prick
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to create a small hole using a needle, thorn, or a similar sharp object

Ex: The chef pricked the pastry with a fork before baking to prevent it from puffing up .
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to spike
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to poke or pierce something with a sharp point

Ex: She spiked the leather with an awl to create decorative patterns .
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to impale
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to pierce through something with a sharp or pointed object

Ex: She impaled the apple with a toothpick to hold it in place for dipping in caramel .
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to drill
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to make a hole or opening in something using a rotating tool

Ex: The mechanic drilled holes in the car's chassis to install the new parts.
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to jab
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to forcefully stab or pierce something with a sharp object

Ex: The mosquito's proboscis jabbed into my skin, causing a sharp sting.
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to gouge
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to make a dent in something using a sharp or scooping tool

Ex: While carving the design , she accidentally gouged too much from the surface .
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to create a series of holes in something, typically for the purpose of making separation or tearing easier

Ex: The artist perforated the cardboard for a unique pattern in the sculpture .
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to bore
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to create a hole, typically with a pointed tool

Ex: To install a doorknob , he bored a hole in the door with a drill .
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to pierce with a sharp point

Ex: She carefully transfixed the fabric layers with a needle for quilting .
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to breach
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to create an hole or gap in something, allowing access or entry

Ex: To provide access for wildlife , conservationists breached a fence along the migration route .
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to move through something, typically overcoming resistance

Ex: The drill easily penetrated the hard surface , creating a hole .
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Verbs of Attachment and Separation
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