verb

1. To inspire boredom in somebody.

2. To make a hole through something.

3. To make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool.

   “An insect bores into a tree.”

noun

1. A pit or hole which has been bored.

2. Fragments thrown up when something is bored or drilled.

3. Any organism that bores into a hard surface

adjective

1. Causing boredom; unable to engage or hold the interest.

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

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

   “boring equipment”

3. Capable of penetrating; piercing.

Synonyms: dull, mind-numbing, tedious