Trans pierces can refer to several related words and phrases including transversely penetrates, crosses through, and traverses. Essentially, the term trans pierces implies an object or substance that passes through another object or medium in a horizontal or perpendicular direction. Other related synonyms for trans pierces include punctures, perforates, cuts through, and breaches. Generally, these words describe an action or process of penetrating or breaking through an object to reach a destination beyond. Trans pierces is a useful term for describing a variety of physical phenomena such as the movement of light, sound, or other energies through different mediums.