Meaning of bore in English

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Verb
bore
Etymology
Old English borian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to German bohren
Definitions
1. cause to be bored
Antonyms
- interest
Derived terms
- dullard
2. make a hole with a pointed power or hand tool
Examples
- « don't drill here, there's a gas pipe »
- « drill a hole into the wall »
- « drill for oil »
Derived terms
Noun
bore
Etymology
mid 18th century (as a verb): of unknown origin
Definitions
1. a person who evokes boredom
Derived terms
2. a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
3. diameter of a tube or gun barrel
Derived terms
- calibrate
- drill
4. a hole or passage made by a drill
Examples
- « usually made for exploratory purposes »
Derived terms
- drill

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