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Nouns
(n)
bore
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dullard
a person who evokes boredom
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(n)
tidal bore
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bore
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eagre
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aegir
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eager
a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
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(n)
bore
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gauge
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caliber
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calibre
diameter of a tube or gun barrel
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(n)
bore
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bore-hole
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drill hole
a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
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Verbs
(v)
bore
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tire
cause to be bored
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(v)
bore
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drill
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
“don't drill here, there's a gas pipe”
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“drill a hole into the wall”
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“drill for oil”
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“carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall”
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