Rebore

Quick meaning: Rebore is a verb meaning (transitive) To bore through an existing hole, generally to correct its shape, or to enlarge.

Meaning

(transitive) To bore through an existing hole, generally to correct its shape, or to enlarge.

More Meanings

1. (automotive) The process of modifying the bore of an engine.
2. (transitive, rare) simple past and past participle of rebear, generally used in the context of Christianity.

Example Sentences

And on that day the Lord rebore me and I was reborn.

If you want to keep using that rifle, you'll have to rebore the barrel.

The cylinders of your engine are so worn the rings don't seal any more; you have to have it rebored to stop it from burning oil.

Every major bridge, and many of the smaller ones, have been rebuilt, tunnels have been rebored, and long sections of track realigned.

Word Forms

• rebores
• reboring
• rebored

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bore, ream, transforate, rechamber, redrill, probe.

Related Dictionary Tools