Meaning of 'bore'

Find the meaning of the word ‘bore’

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Meaning of ‘bore’

6 definitions found.

bore

noun

a hole or passage made by a drill

Synonyms: bore-hole drill hole

noun

diameter of a tube or gun barrel

Synonyms: gauge gage caliber calibre

noun

a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

Synonyms: eager

noun

a person who evokes boredom

Synonyms: dullard

verb

to make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

Example: "I'll bore the holes and you put in the screws."

Synonyms: drill

verb

to cause to be bored

Example: "They bore me with their stories."

Synonyms: tire

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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