What does borer mean?
Borer means A tool used for drilling..
Borer
/ˈbɔːɹə/ · noun
Meaning
A tool used for drilling..
Definitions by Sense
- A tool used for drilling.
- (MLE, slang) A knife fit for a stabbing.
- A person who bores or drills; a person employed to drill bore holes.
- A tedious person, who bores others; a bore.
- An insect or insect larva that bores into wood.
- One of the many types of mollusc that bore into soft rock.
- A cyclostome, such as a hagfish, which bores into injured, dead, or decaying sea creatures to feed on their flesh.
- (botany) The penetrating root of a parasitic plant.
Example Sentences
The boree has been heard from frequently since the Renaissance, and his sentiments have undergone little change. The borer hasn't had much to say for himself.
Rennie was an expert on boredom, having done a piece on it for Pandora's “Relationships” column in which she claimed that there were two people involved in boredom, not just one: the borer and the boree.
Synonyms for borer
Antonyms for borer
Related Words
Word Forms
- borers
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for borer?
Common synonyms include wetter, jook, jooker, chete.
What is the opposite of borer?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use borer in a sentence?
The boree has been heard from frequently since the Renaissance, and his sentiments have undergone little change. The borer hasn't had much to say for himself.
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