What is the meaning of Piercing?

present participle and gerund of pierce

gerund of pierce

A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.

An item of jewellery designed to be fitted through a piercing (sense 2).

Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.

Of temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter.

Of sound, loud and sharp; shrill.

piercing (ornament)

a piercing

piercing (jewellery worn through a hole in the skin or tongue)

piercing (jewellery worn through a hole in the skin or tongue)

piercing (hole for jewelry)

piercing (the jewelry itself)

piercing

piercing

piercing

Source: wiktionary.org