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bore

1 of 2verb
/bɔr/
Forms:bores,boring,bored,bored
1

to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

transitive
  • The long lecture bored the students.
  • The repetitive tasks bore her.
  • The monotonous presentation is boring the audience.
  • The ongoing discussion is boring him.
  • She has bored herself by staying indoors all day.
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2

to create a hole, typically with a pointed tool

transitive
  • The construction worker bored holes in the concrete for anchor placement.
  • Using a drill, he bored a hole through the metal sheet for installation.
  • The carpenter bored a hole in the wood to accommodate a dowel.
  • She used an auger to bore a hole into the ground for fence post installation.
  • To install a doorknob, he bored a hole in the door with a drill.
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