Dictionary definition · bore
noun
- a person who evokes boredom
- a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
- diameter of a tube or gun barrel
- a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
verb
- cause to be bored
- make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool"don't drill here, there's a gas pipe"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).