Definitions for 'bore':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word bore. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /bɔː/
US: /bɔɹ/
Definition 1
A hole drilled or milled through something, or (by extension) its diameter.
the bore of a cannon
Definition 2
The tunnel inside of a gun's barrel through which the bullet travels when fired, or (by extension) its diameter.
Definition 3
A tool, such as an auger, for making a hole by boring.
Definition 4
A capped well drilled to tap artesian water. The place where the well exists.
Definition 5
One who inspires boredom or lack of interest; an uninteresting person.
Definition 6
Something dull or uninteresting
Definition 7
Calibre; importance.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /bɔː/
US: /bɔɹ/
Definition 1
To inspire boredom in somebody.
Definition 2
To make a hole through something.
Definition 3
To make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool.
An insect bores into a tree.
Definition 4
To form or enlarge (something) by means of a boring instrument or apparatus.
to bore a steam cylinder or a gun barrel; to bore a hole
Definition 5
To make (a passage) by laborious effort, as in boring; to force a narrow and difficult passage through.
to bore one's way through a crowd
Definition 6
To be pierced or penetrated by an instrument that cuts as it turns.
This timber does not bore well.
Definition 7
To push forward in a certain direction with laborious effort.
Definition 8
(of a horse) To shoot out the nose or toss it in the air.
Definition 9
To fool; to trick.
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /bɔː/
US: /bɔɹ/
Definition 1
A sudden and rapid flow of tide occuring in certain rivers and estuaries which rolls up as a wave.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /bɔː/
US: /bɔɹ/
Definition 1
To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.
Definition 2
To support, sustain, or endure.
Definition 3
To support, keep up, or maintain.
Definition 4
To press or impinge upon.
Definition 5
To produce, yield, give birth to.
Definition 6
(originally nautical) To be, or head, in a specific direction or azimuth (from somewhere).
By my readings, we're bearing due south, so we should turn about ten degrees east.
Definition 7
To gain or win.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms: interest
Synonyms: eagre
Synonyms: brook, endure
