"transpierce" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: transpierces [present, singular, third-person], transpiercing [participle, present], transpierced [participle, past], transpierced [past]
Etymology: From trans- + pierce. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|trans|pierce}} trans- + pierce Head templates: {{en-verb}} transpierce (third-person singular simple present transpierces, present participle transpiercing, simple past and past participle transpierced)
  1. (transitive) To pierce through; to pass through. Tags: transitive Synonyms: penetrate, permeate
    Sense id: en-transpierce-en-verb-mbW2TOep Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with trans-

Inflected forms

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          "text": "The upblaze of reflected heat burns my cheeks and eyes. Her body swims before me, spangled and transpierced by shafts of light caught in my tears. I croak that I am sorry for having invaded her hut.",
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        "(transitive) To pierce through; to pass through."
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