Meaning of the word bore in English

What does bore mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bore

US /bɔːr/

UK /bɔːr/

make (a hole) in something with a tool or by digging

Example:

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The carpenter used a drill to bore a hole in the wood.

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Miners bore deep into the earth to extract minerals.

Synonym:

drill pierce perforate puncture tunnel

make (someone) feel tired and uninterested by being dull

Example:

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His long, rambling speech began to bore the audience.

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I hope I'm not boring you with all these details.

Synonym:

tire weary fatigue exhaust dull

a dull, tiresome, or uninteresting person or thing

Example:

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He's such a bore; all he talks about is his stamp collection.

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The lecture was a complete bore.

Synonym:

dullard tedium drag pain nuisance

the internal diameter of a gun barrel or other tube

Example:

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The rifle has a smooth bore.

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The engine's cylinder bore was worn.

Synonym:

caliber diameter gauge borehole