Pierceable: meaning, definitions and examples

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pierceable

 

[ ˈpɪərsəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

material

Capable of being pierced or penetrated easily.

Synonyms

penetrable, perforable

Examples of usage

  • This fabric is very pierceable, so be careful with sharp objects.
  • The thin plastic is pierceable by even the smallest needle.

Translations

Translations of the word "pierceable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perfurável

🇮🇳 छेदने योग्य

🇩🇪 durchstechbar

🇮🇩 dapat ditusuk

🇺🇦 проколюваний

🇵🇱 przebijalny

🇯🇵 貫通可能な

🇫🇷 perçable

🇪🇸 perforable

🇹🇷 delinebilir

🇰🇷 뚫을 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للاختراق

🇨🇿 propíchnutelný

🇸🇰 prepichnuteľný

🇨🇳 可穿透的

🇸🇮 preboden

🇮🇸 götanlegur

🇰🇿 тесуге болатын

🇬🇪 გასასვლელი

🇦🇿 deşilə bilən

🇲🇽 perforable

Word origin

The word 'pierceable' is derived from the verb 'pierce', which has Old French and Latin origins. The concept of piercing has been used in various contexts throughout history, from weaponry to fashion. The adjective 'pierceable' emerged to describe objects or materials that can be easily penetrated. As technology and materials evolved, the term became more prevalent in modern usage.

See also: pierce, piercing.