pore meaning and definition

PORE noun

Definition of pore (noun)

1. any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)
2. any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal
3. a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass
   • synonyms: stoma, stomate

PORE verb

Definition of pore (verb)

1. direct one's attention on something
   • "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"
   • synonyms: center, centre, concentrate, focus, rivet