percer

Definitions of percer
  1. verb
    make a hole into
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    types:
    perforer
    make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
    piquer
    deliver a sting to
    type of:
    entrer, pénétrer
    pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
  2. verb
    make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
    synonyms: perforer
  3. verb
    make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
    synonyms: forer
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    type of:
    couper
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  4. verb
    pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed
    synonyms: piquer, planter
    piquer, planter
    pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument
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    type of:
    transpercer
    penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
  5. verb
    pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument
    synonyms: piquer, planter
    piquer, planter
    pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed
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    type of:
    transpercer
    penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
  6. verb
    penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
    synonyms: transpercer
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    types:
    piquer, planter
    pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed
    piquer, planter
    pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument
    type of:
    entrer, pénétrer
    pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
  7. verb
    open by piercing with a lancet
    synonyms: inciser
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    type of:
    ouvrir
    cause to open or to become open
  8. verb
    make an opening or gap in
    synonyms: ouvrir une brèche
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    type of:
    ouvrir
    cause to open or to become open
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