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To make a hole, dent or line in something

tear

verb

to pull something so that it separates into pieces or gets a hole in it, or to become damaged in this way

pierce

verb

if a sharp object pierces something, it makes a hole in it

pit

verb

to make small marks or holes in a surface

prick

verb

to make a very small hole in the surface of something with a sharp object

gouge

verb

to cut long deep holes in something

riddle

verb

to make a lot of holes in someone or something, especially with bullets

pierce

verb

to make a hole in something by pushing a sharp object into it

rip

verb

to make a hole in something using force

pierce

verb

if a surface is pierced by holes, there are holes in it

bore

verb

to make a deep hole in something hard

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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