First Known Use: before 12th century
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1bore
verb \ˈbȯr\
boredbor·ing
Definition of BORE
transitive verb
1
: to pierce with a turning or twisting movement of a tool
2
: to make (as a cylindrical hole) by boring or digging away material <bored a tunnel>
intransitive verb
1
a : to make a hole by or as if by boring b : to sink a mine shaft or well
2
: to make one's way steadily especially against resistance <we bored through the jostling crowd>
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Origin of BORE
Middle English, from Old English borian; akin to Old High German borōn to bore, Latin forare to bore, ferire to strike
2bore
noun
Definition of BORE
1
a : a usually cylindrical hole made by or as if by boring b chiefly Australian & New Zealand : a borehole drilled especially to make an artesian well
2
a : the long usually cylindrical hollow part of something (as a tube or gun barrel) b : the inner surface of a hollow cylindrical object
3
: the size of a bore: as a : the interior diameter of a gun barrel; especially chiefly British : gauge 1a(2) b : the diameter of an engine cylinder
First Known Use of BORE
14th century
3bore
Definition of BORE
past of bear
4bore
noun
Definition of BORE
: a tidal flood with a high abrupt front
Origin of BORE
Middle English *bore wave, from Old Norse bāra
First Known Use: 1601
5bore
noun
Definition of BORE
Origin of BORE
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1766
6bore
verb
boredbor·ing
BORE Defined for Kids
1bore
verb \ˈbȯr\
boredbor·ing
Definition of BORE for Kids
1
: to make a hole in especially with a drill <bore a piece of wood>
2
: to make by piercing or drilling <bore a hole>
— bor·er noun
2bore
noun
Definition of BORE for Kids
1
: a hole made by boring
2
: a space (as in a gun barrel) shaped like a cylinder
3
: the diameter of a hole or cylinder
3bore
Definition of BORE for Kids
past of bear
4bore
noun
Definition of BORE for Kids
: an uninteresting person or thing
5bore
verb
boredbor·ing
Definition of BORE for Kids
: to make tired and restless by being uninteresting <This long-winded story bores me.>
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