bore
Definition
- n. a person who evokes boredom
- n. diameter of a tube or gun barrel
- n. a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
- v. cause to be bored
Word forms
- Present participle
- boring
- Past tense
- bored
- Third person singular
- bores
- Past participle
- bored
Example sentences
n.
He is such a bore; he only talks about his favorite sports.
vt.
The constant noise from the construction site began to bore me.
vi.
They will bore a hole in the ground for the new fence.
v.
She bore the pain quietly during the long flight.
n.
The bore of the pipe is important for water flow.