English

Noun

body piercing ‎(plural body piercings)

1. (uncountable) The practice of making an opening in part of the flesh and attaching rings, small barbells or varios other decoration through it.

   He finds body piercing to be a satisfying occupation.

2. (countable) An opening made in the flesh through the above practice.

   I have a number of body piercings that would make a nun shiver.

See also

• body jewelry
• genital piercing
• industrial piercing
• surface piercing

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