Pierce (verb)

1. Make a hole or opening in something by piercing it with a sharp object.
2. Pass through or into something, as if with a sharp object.
3. Penetrate deeply into one's mind or emotions.

Origin:

From old english piersian, from proto-germanic *pērsijaną, from proto-indo-european *perk- ("to prick, pierce").

Examples:

1. He pierced his ear with a needle and put in an earring.
2. The bullet pierced the wall and hit the target.
3. She pierced the steak with a fork to check if it was done.
4. The cold wind pierced through his coat.
5. His words pierced through her heart and she felt a deep pain.