Definition of 'bore'
See also: bear
Noun
- a person who evokes boredom
Synonyms: dullard - a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
Synonyms: tidal bore eagre aegir eager - diameter of a tube or gun barrel
Synonyms: gauge caliber calibre - a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
Synonyms: bore-hole drill hole
Verb
- cause to be bored
Synonyms: tire
Antonyms: interest - make a hole 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"
Synonyms: drill
