bore
/bˈɔr/
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Definitions
Noun
a person who evokes boredom
Noun
a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
Noun
diameter of a tube or gun barrel
Noun
a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
Verb
cause to be bored
Verb
make a hole, especially 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"; "carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall"