bore

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bore Definition

• (n) a person who evokes boredom
• (n) a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
• (n) diameter of a tube or gun barrel
• (n) a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
• (v) cause to be bored
• (v) make a hole with a pointed power or hand tool; "don''t drill here, there''s a gas pipe"; "drill a hole into the wall"; "drill for oil"

bore Synonyms

• aegir
• bore
• bore-hole
• caliber
• calibre
• drill
• drill hole
• dullard
• eager
• eagre
• gauge
• tidal bore
• tire