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- Dictionarybore/bɔː/
verb
- 1. make (a hole) in something with a tool or by digging: "bore a hole in the wall to pass the cable through"
- 2. (of an athlete or racehorse) push another competitor out of the way.
noun
- 1. the hollow part inside a gun barrel or other tube.
- 2. short for borehole
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Learn the meaning of bore as a verb, noun, and suffix in English. Find out how to use bore to describe something that is not interesting, annoying, or makes a hole, and see synonyms and related words.
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noun. a hole made or enlarged by boring. the inside diameter of a hole, tube, or hollow cylindrical or conical object or device, such as a bushing or bearing, engine cylinder, musical wind instrument, or barrel of a gun. Synonyms: caliber.
Definitions of bore. verb. make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool. “carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall” synonyms: drill. see more. noun. a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes. synonyms: bore-hole, drill hole. see more. noun. diameter of a tube or gun barrel.
Learn the meanings and differences of four words that can be spelled as bore: to make a hole, to be dull, a tidal wave, and the past tense of bear. See examples, synonyms, and related terms for each word.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word 'bore' in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, and related words of 'bore' in British and American English.
Bore can be a verb meaning to make someone feel bored or to make a hole in something hard, or a noun meaning a boring person or situation. Learn more about the different meanings and usage of bore with examples and translations.
