10
stab(verb, cut, open, push, draw)
9
bolt(noun, part, pin, fastener, lock)
9
bore(noun, verb, break, cut, open)
9
prick(noun, verb, cut, top, enter)
9
prickle(noun, point, sharpness, hook, hair)
9
puncture(noun, verb, break, cut, fix)
9
thorn(noun, top, point, head, spur)
8
drill(noun, verb, break, cut, open)
8
punch(noun, verb, push, opening, thrust)
8
strengthen(verb, increase, raise, severe, boost)
7
cork(noun, verb, stop, type, restrain)
7
doctor(verb, cut, hurt, reduce, ruin)
7
pike(noun, needle)
7
quill(noun, point, needle, hook, hair)
7
tine(noun, top, point, head, spur)
6
block(noun, verb, stop, decline, reject)
6
bristle(noun, point, sharpness, hook, hair)
6
ear
6
gore(verb, enter, opening, breach, penetrate)
6
gouge(noun, verb, push, thrust, perforate)
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