Greek-English translations for νύσσω

• pierce
  The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.
  to pierce the enemys line; a shot pierced the ship
  Can you believe he pierced his tongue?
• pluck
  She plucked the phone from her bag and dialled
  Whereas a piano strikes the string, a harpsichord plucks it
  The horny highwayman plucked his victims to their underwear, or attractive ones all the way
• prick
  I felt a sharp prick as the nurse took a sample of blood.
  John hardly felt the needle prick his arm when the adept nurse drew blood.
  to prick holes in paper
• spur
  to spur boots