piquer

Definitions of piquer
  1. verb
    deliver a sting to
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    type of:
    percer
    make a hole into
  2. verb
    cause a prickling sensation
    synonyms: picoter
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    type of:
    élancer
    cause a stinging pain
  3. verb
    cause a stinging pain
    synonyms: élancer
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    types:
    picoter
    cause a prickling sensation
    type of:
    avoir mal, souffrir
    feel physical pain
  4. verb
    move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc
    synonyms: fondre
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    type of:
    bouger, changer de position
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  5. verb
    pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed
    synonyms: percer, planter
    percer, planter
    pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument
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    type of:
    percer, transpercer
    penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
  6. verb
    pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument
    synonyms: percer, planter
    percer, planter
    pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed
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    type of:
    percer, transpercer
    penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
  7. verb
    poke or thrust abruptly
    synonyms: pousser
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    type of:
    pousser
    push forcefully
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