Piercing (adjective)

1. Having a sharp point or edge that can make a hole by pressing or cutting.
2. Able to penetrate or cut through something.
3. Having a loud, high-pitched sound.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french percant, present participle of percier "pierce", from latin pertundere "thrust through".

Examples:

1. She had a piercing scream that could be heard for miles.
2. He felt a piercing pain in his side.
3. The needle had a piercing tip that made it easy to thread.
4. The storm had a piercing wind that howled through the streets.
5. The piercing eyes of the hawk made it an effective hunter.