bore in
The phrase "bore in" has diverse meanings depending on the context, ranging from intense focus to physical penetration.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To stare fixedly and intensely at someone or something.
Example
- His eyes seemed to bore into her, making her uncomfortable.
B2Engineering
(technical)To create a hole or passage by drilling or digging.
Example
- The machine can bore through solid rock.
B2Movement
(common)To move forward steadily, often against resistance.
Example
- We bored through the crowded street.
C1Rugby
(sports)For a prop to turn in on an opposing prop, in a forbidden move.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bore in":
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