Cut
Pierce
Pierce verb - To make a hole or series of holes in.
Usage example: pierced his ears with a needle
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Pride's shadows can cut or pierce just about anything - and under normal lighting conditions, they can reach just about anywhere.
Source: Absurd Cutting Power -
In Naruto the Chidori technique in its basic form consists of concentrating lightning chakra in your hand and charge very fast to make it cut and pierce through anything.
Source: Razor-Sharp Hand -
Violet's katana has a square-edged "chisel" shape◊, that would not only greatly reduce its ability to both cut and pierce, but also make it much more susceptible to breaking.
Source: Film / Ultraviolet
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