'Piercer' definitions:
Definition of 'Piercer'
From: GCIDE
- Piercer \Pier"cer\, n.
- 1. One who, or that which, pierces or perforates; specifically: (a) An instrument used in forming eyelets; a stiletto. (b) A piercel. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Zool.) (a) The ovipositor, or sting, of an insect. (b) An insect provided with an ovipositor. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'piercer'
From: GCIDE
- Piercel \Pier"cel\, n. [Cf. F. perce.] A kind of gimlet for making vents in casks; -- called also piercer. [1913 Webster]