Bore meaning

What does “bore” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“bore” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a person who evokes boredom.

bore

noun

  1. a person who evokes boredom

    Synonymsdullard
  2. a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

  3. diameter of a tube or gun barrel

  4. a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes

verb

  1. cause to be bored

    Synonymstire
    Oppositesinterest
  2. make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

    “don't drill here, there's a gas pipe”

    “drill a hole into the wall”

    Synonymsdrill

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University