bore


Meanings

  • 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
  • cause to be bored
  • make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool;
  • have;
  • cause to be born;
  • put up with something or somebody unpleasant;
  • move while holding up or supporting;
  • bring forth,
    • "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"
    • "The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers"
  • take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person;
  • contain or hold; have within;
  • bring in;
  • have on one's person;
  • behave in a certain manner;
    • "he bore himself with dignity"
  • have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices;
  • support or hold in a certain manner;
  • be pregnant with;
  • BORE v BORED, BORING, BORES to pierce with a rotary tool


Scrabble Score: 6

bore is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

bore is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

bore is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 7

bore is a valid Words With Friends word