Bore and Pry

Bore

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

Pry and bore are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pry" instead a verb "Bore".

Nearby Words: boring, bored, borer

Pry

Pry verb - To raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever.

Bore and pry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bore" instead a verb "Pry".

Nearby Words: prying, pried

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

number bore number pry number
way bore way pry way
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