Meaning of bore in English
Verb
boreEtymology
Old English borian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to German bohrenDefinitions
1. cause to be boredAntonyms
- 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 »
Noun
boreEtymology
mid 18th century (as a verb): of unknown originDefinitions
1. a person who evokes boredom- 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
- 4. a hole or passage made by a drill
Examples
- « usually made for exploratory purposes »