Bore and Grooving

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Bore verb - To make a hole or series of holes in.

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Grooving is an antonym for bore.

Nearby Words: boring, bored, borer

Grooving noun - The cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm.

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Bore is an antonym for grooving in topics: delight, make happy.

Nearby Words: grooved, groove, groovy, groover

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