piercing

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of pierce

Noun

1. 1
   gerund of pierce
2. 2
   A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.
3. 3
   An item of jewellery designed to be fitted through a piercing (sense 2).

Adjective

1. 1
   Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.
2. 2
   Of temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter.
3. 3
   Of sound, loud and sharp; shrill.