word
Bore
Bawr
/ˈbɔːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
bore
Dictionary meaning
A hole or passage made by a drill.
Examples
- I'll bore the holes and you put in the screws.
- They bore me with their stories.
Synonyms: bore-hole, drill hole
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