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bore

/bɔː/ /bɔɹ/

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noun

Bohrung, Loch

A hole drilled or milled through something, or (by extension) its diameter.

Examples :

"the bore of a cannon"

Die Bohrung einer Kanone.

technical part machine

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noun

Lauf, Bohrung

The tunnel inside of a gun's barrel through which the bullet travels when fired, or (by extension) its diameter.

Examples :

"The bore of the rifle was too small for the bullet to travel smoothly. "

Die Bohrung des Gewehrs war zu klein, damit die Kugel reibungslos hindurchgehen konnte.

weapon technical military part

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noun

Bohrer

A tool, such as an auger, for making a hole by boring.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a special bore to drill a hole for the new picture hook. "

Der Zimmermann benutzte einen speziellen Bohrer, um ein Loch für den neuen Bildhaken zu bohren.

technical machine item work

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noun

Bohrloch, artesische Quelle

A capped well drilled to tap artesian water. The place where the well exists.

Examples :

"The farmer checked the water level at the bore to ensure his crops had enough irrigation. "

Der Bauer überprüfte den Wasserstand am Bohrloch, um sicherzustellen, dass seine Pflanzen genügend Bewässerung hatten.

utility geology environment place

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noun

Langweiler, Besserwisser

One who inspires boredom or lack of interest; an uninteresting person.

Examples :

"My uncle was a bore at family gatherings; he only talked about his stamp collection. "

Mein Onkel war ein Langweiler bei Familientreffen; er sprach nur über seine Briefmarkensammlung.

person character entertainment

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Langweiler, Besserwisser

Something dull or uninteresting

Examples :

"The history lesson was a complete bore; no one paid attention. "

Die Geschichtsstunde war ein totaler Langweiler; niemand hat aufgepasst.

entertainment thing

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noun

Kaliber, Bedeutung

Calibre; importance.

Examples :

""The high bore of the issue demanded the CEO's immediate attention." "

Das hohe Kaliber des Problems erforderte die sofortige Aufmerksamkeit des CEO.

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verb

Langweilen

To inspire boredom in somebody.

Examples :

"The long, repetitive lectures completely bored the students. "

Die langen, sich wiederholenden Vorlesungen langweilten die Studenten völlig.

sensation emotion mind entertainment attitude character

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verb

Bohren

To make a hole through something.

Examples :

"The carpenter will bore a hole through the wood to attach the shelf. "

Der Zimmermann wird ein Loch durch das Holz bohren, um das Regal zu befestigen.

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verb

Bohren

To make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool.

Examples :

"An insect bores into a tree."

Ein Insekt bohrt sich in einen Baum.

technical machine work

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verb

Bohren

To form or enlarge (something) by means of a boring instrument or apparatus.

Examples :

"to bore a steam cylinder or a gun barrel; to bore a hole"

einen Dampfzylinder oder einen Gewehrlauf bohren; ein Loch bohren

technical machine action

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verb

Bohren, durchbohren

To make (a passage) by laborious effort, as in boring; to force a narrow and difficult passage through.

Examples :

"The construction workers had to bore a hole through the thick concrete wall to install the new pipe. "

Die Bauarbeiter mussten ein Loch durch die dicke Betonmauer bohren, um das neue Rohr zu installieren.

technical action process machine industry

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verb

Bohren

To be pierced or penetrated by an instrument that cuts as it turns.

Examples :

"This timber does not bore well."

Dieses Holz lässt sich nicht gut bohren.

technical machine action

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verb

Sich mühsam vorarbeiten, sich durcharbeiten

To push forward in a certain direction with laborious effort.

Examples :

"The farmer had to bore the plow through the hard, packed earth. "

Der Bauer musste den Pflug mühsam durch die harte, verdichtete Erde arbeiten.

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Sich aufbäumen

(of a horse) To shoot out the nose or toss it in the air.

Examples :

"The horse bore its nose high in the air as the farmer approached. "

Das Pferd bäumte sich auf, als sich der Bauer näherte.

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Täuschen, betrügen

To fool; to trick.

Examples :

"The salesman bored the customer with stories about the car's amazing features, hoping to trick them into buying it. "

Der Verkäufer täuschte den Kunden mit Geschichten über die erstaunlichen Eigenschaften des Autos, in der Hoffnung, ihn zum Kauf zu betrügen.

action character mind communication

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noun

Gezeitenwelle, Brandung

A sudden and rapid flow of tide occuring in certain rivers and estuaries which rolls up as a wave.

Examples :

"The strong bore in the river made the fishing boat rock violently. "

Die starke Gezeitenwelle in dem Fluss ließ das Fischerboot heftig schaukeln.

geography nautical environment phenomena

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verb

Tragen, befördern, übertragen

To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.

Examples :

"The heavy rain bore the small boat away from the dock. "

Der heftige Regen trug das kleine Boot vom Steg weg.

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verb

ertragen, aushalten

To support, sustain, or endure.

Examples :

"The strong foundation of the house will bore the weight of the roof. "

Das starke Fundament des Hauses wird das Gewicht des Daches ertragen.

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Tragen, aushalten

To support, keep up, or maintain.

Examples :

"The strong community spirit bore up the struggling school during the difficult economic times. "

Der starke Gemeinschaftsgeist trug die kämpfende Schule während der schwierigen wirtschaftlichen Zeiten.

aid action function ability

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verb

Langweilen, belästigen

To press or impinge upon.

Examples :

"The heavy backpack bore down on Sarah's shoulders as she walked home from school. "

Der schwere Rucksack lastete auf Sarahs Schultern, als sie von der Schule nach Hause ging.

action sensation

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Erzeugen, hervorbringen, gebären

To produce, yield, give birth to.

Examples :

"The old apple tree bore delicious fruit this year. "

Der alte Apfelbaum hat dieses Jahr köstliche Früchte hervorgebracht.

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Steuern, ausrichten

(originally nautical) To be, or head, in a specific direction or azimuth (from somewhere).

Examples :

"The sailboat bore east, heading towards the open ocean. "

Das Segelboot steuerte nach Osten und fuhr auf den offenen Ozean zu.

nautical direction sailing

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verb

Gewinnen, erringen

To gain or win.

Examples :

"My younger sister often bores her friends at school by winning all the board games. "

Meine jüngere Schwester gewinnt oft ihre Freunde in der Schule, indem sie alle Brettspiele gewinnt.

achievement business