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Meaning of boring

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

boring

Pronunciation:/ˈbɔːɹɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To inspire boredom in somebody.

  2. To make a hole through something.

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

    Example: An insect bores into a tree.

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

    Example: to bore a steam cylinder or a gun barrel; to bore a hole

noun

Definitions

  1. A pit or hole which has been bored.

  2. Fragments thrown up when something is bored or drilled.

  3. Any organism that bores into a hard surface

adjective

Definitions

  1. Causing boredom; unable to engage or hold the interest.

    Example: What a boring film that was! I almost fell asleep.

  2. Used, or designed to be used, to drill holes.

    Example: boring equipment

  3. Capable of penetrating; piercing.