That bears a person or thing (in various other senses of bear, v.1). Now chiefly: that supports or upholds (something) physically. Now somewhat rare.

That pierces, stabs, or pricks (literal and figurative). Now rare.

That thirls; piercing.

That pierces, penetrates, or perforates as, or in the manner of, a sharp-pointed object; sharp, cutting.

That lances, adapted for lancing.

Piercing, pricking, pointed.

Piercing, stabbing.

Piercing.

That cleaves or splits.

Cutting; penetrating.

That probes; piercing, penetrating; inquisitive.