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plural borings
A pit or hole which has been bored. quotations examples
It is common in urban areas that a great many borings exist from prior construction work.
1992, J. Patrick Powers, Construction dewatering: new methods and applications, page 191
(usually in the plural) Fragment thrown up when something is bored or drilled. examples
present participle and gerund of bore examples
comparative more boring, superlative most boring
Causing boredom or tiredness; making you to feel tired and impatient. quotations examples
"We've had some moments in the spotlight, and there will be more to come. But boring is good when operating railways.
2023 February 8, Paul Stephen with Howard Smith, “Elizabeth Line: "It's not job done yet"”, in RAIL, number 976, page 35
(chiefly Manglish) Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do. examples
Used, designed to be used, or able to drill holes. examples
Capable of penetrating; piercing. quotations examples
[H]is remarkably blue eyes had the trick of boring concentration.
1963, Arthur Upfield, The Lake Frome Monster, London: Pan Books, published 1969, page 11