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								having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions 2.
								having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
 piercing screams
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								as physically painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
 piercing knifelike pains
 piercing cold
 piercing criticism
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								suitable for cutting or piercing
 the piercing needle
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								loud and sharp
 the piercing shriek of sirens
 
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