The Clue
Drills (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BORES
Tags
Notes
The answer BORES is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
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Definition
BORE as a noun:
1. (bore, dullard) = a person who evokes boredom
2. (tidal bore, bore, eagre, aegir, eager) = a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
3. (bore, gauge, caliber, calibre) = diameter of a tube or gun barrel
4. (bore, bore-hole, drill hole) = a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
BORE as a verb:
1. (bore, tire) = cause to be bored
2. (bore, drill) = make a hole 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"