BODYPIERCING

Body piercing

Body piercing, a form of body modification, is the practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body, creating an opening in which jewellery may be worn. The word piercing can refer to the act or practice of body piercing, or to an opening in the body created by this act or practice. Although the history of body piercing is obscured by popular misinformation and by a lack of scholarly reference, ample evidence exists to document that it has been practiced in various forms by both sexes since ancient times throughout the world.

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body piercing

Noun

  1. 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. An opening made in the flesh through the above practice.
    I have a number of body piercings that would make a nun shiver.


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