penetrate

pen·e·trate

(pen'ĕ-trāt),

To pierce; to pass into the deeper tissues or into a cavity.

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penetrate

verb To enter by force; to force one’s way into a place or space; to infiltrate.

Forensics
verb To enter into the body—e.g., by a sharp object or projectile.

Sexology
verb To enter a natural orifice (e.g., the vagina, anus), as by a penis or sexual toy.

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penetrate

(pĕn′ĕ-trāt) [L. penetrare]

To enter or force into the interior; pierce.

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