How to pronounce "bore"

• "bore" pronounced in English.

• "bore" pronounced in French.

Meanings and definitions of "bore"

Noun

a person who evokes boredom

Synonyms:

• bore
• dullard

Noun

a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

Synonyms:

• tidal bore
• bore
• eagre
• aegir
• eager

Noun

diameter of a tube or gun barrel

Synonyms:

• bore
• gauge
• caliber
• calibre

Noun

a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes

Synonyms:

• bore
• bore-hole
• drill hole

Verb

cause to be bored

Synonyms:

• bore
• tire

Verb

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:

• bore
• drill