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Etymology

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pierce +‎ -er

Noun

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piercer (plural piercers)

  1. An instrument that pierces or perforates, such as a stiletto or piercel.
  2. A person who pierces, especially one who carries out body piercing.
  3. (zoology) The ovipositor, or sting, of an insect.
  4. (zoology) Any insect provided with an ovipositor.

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