piercing
noun/ˈpɪəsɪŋ/
/ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
- (also body piercing)[uncountable] the making of holes in parts of the body in order to wear a ring, etc. as a decoration
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- [countable] the hole that is made in your ear, nose or some other part of your body so that you can wear jewellery there
- She has a tongue piercing.
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