Bore
/bɔːr/noun
To make a hole in something using a tool or instrument.
Did you know?The term 'bore' can be traced back to ancient practices of drilling into the earth, often associated with mining for precious metals and the search for hidden treasures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bher-
“to carry, to bring”
Old English
Old English
borian
“to pierce or drill”
Middle English
Middle English
boren
“to drill or pierce”
15th Century
English
bore
“to make a hole or opening”