bore (
http://definr.com/bore)
n 1: a person who evokes boredom [syn:
dullard]
2: a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by
colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) [syn: {tidal
bore},
eagre,
aegir,
eager]
3: diameter of a tube or gun barrel [syn:
caliber,
calibre]
4: (mining terms) a hole or passage made by a drill; usually
made for exploratory purposes [syn:
bore-hole, {drill
hole}]
v 1: cause to be bored [syn:
tire] [ant:
interest]
2: drill a hole into [syn:
drill]