verbπShareTo inspire boredom in somebody."The teacher's monotone voice bored the students during the long history lecture. "sensationmindcharacterentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a hole through something."The carpenter bored a hole in the wooden plank to hang the picture. "actionmachineutensiltechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool."An insect bores into a tree."technicalmachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form or enlarge (something) by means of a boring instrument or apparatus."to bore a steam cylinder or a gun barrel; to bore a hole"technicalmachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (a passage) by laborious effort, as in boring; to force a narrow and difficult passage through."The construction workers were boring a tunnel through the mountain to create a new road. "technicalactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be pierced or penetrated by an instrument that cuts as it turns."This timber does not bore well."technicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo push forward in a certain direction with laborious effort."The team had to bore a tunnel through the mountain to reach the new water source. "actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a horse) To shoot out the nose or toss it in the air."The horse bored its nose in the air, a playful gesture. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fool; to trick."The salesman tried to bore the customer into buying the car, but the customer wasn't fooled. "actionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pit or hole which has been bored."The construction workers dug a deep boring for the new water pipe. "technicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFragments thrown up when something is bored or drilled."The carpenter carefully swept up the boring from the hole he drilled in the wooden plank. "materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny organism that bores into a hard surface"The woodpeckers are known for their powerful beaks, which they use to create holes in trees as a boring. "organismanimalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCausing boredom; unable to engage or hold the interest."What a boring film that was! I almost fell asleep."characterattitudesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUsed, or designed to be used, to drill holes."boring equipment"technicalmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCapable of penetrating; piercing."The metal spikes were so boring that they easily pierced the thick leather. "technicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading