Piercing tool Crossword Clue

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Piercing tool Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PIERCING (adjective)
1. painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
2. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
TOOL (verb)
1. ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it
2. drive
TOOL (noun)
1. the means whereby some act is accomplished
2. a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

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