bore in WordNet English dictionary

1. a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
   tidal bore  bore  eagre  aegir  eager 
   
2. a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
   bore  bore-hole  drill hole 
   
3. diameter of a tube or gun barrel
   bore  gauge  caliber  calibre 
   
4. a person who evokes boredom
   bore  dullard 
   

1. 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"; "drill for oil"; "carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall"
   bore  drill 
   
2. cause to be bored
   bore  tire