bore meaning and definition

BORE noun

Definition of bore (noun)

1. a person who evokes boredom
   • synonyms: dullard
2. a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
   • synonyms: aegir, eager, eagre, tidal bore
3. diameter of a tube or gun barrel
   • synonyms: caliber, calibre, gauge
4. a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
   • synonyms: bore-hole, drill hole

BORE verb

Definition of bore (verb)

1. cause to be bored
   • synonyms: tire
   • antonym: interest
2. make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
   • "don't drill here, there's a gas pipe"; "drill a hole into the wall"; "drill for oil"; "carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall"
   • synonyms: drill