boring

UK /ˈbɔː.ɹɪŋ/ US /ˈboɹ.ɪŋ/
adj 4name 4noun 3

Definitions

noun

1

The act or process of boring holes; such practice as an area of expertise in manufacturing.

turning and boring

fine boring with a boring head on a boring mill

2

A pit or hole which has been bored.

It is common in urban areas that a great many borings exist from prior construction work.

3

One of the fragments thrown up when something is bored or drilled.

adj

1

Causing boredom or tiredness; making one feel tired and impatient.

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

“Why don’t you become a Baptist preacher?” she interrupted wearily. He smiled at her briefly. Then, from the way he leaned back, adjusted his glasses, took a quick sip of martini, Ida knew she was in for a speech. Biting hard on her back teeth, she sighed and prepared to listen as little as possible. Suffocating, she mumbled, that’s what he is! And boringer than hell!

2

Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do.

I very boring.

3

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

boring equipment

boring snails

4

Capable of penetrating; piercing.

[H]is remarkably blue eyes had the trick of boring concentration.

name

1

A surname.

2

An unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States.

3

An unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States.

4

An unincorporated community in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States.

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