Definition of Boring

Bor´ing
n.1.The act or process of one who, or that which, bores; as, the boring of cannon; the boring of piles and ship timbers by certain marine mollusks.
2.A hole made by boring.
3.The chips or fragments made by boring.
Boring bar
a revolving or stationary bar, carrying one or more cutting tools for dressing round holes.
Boring tool
(Metal Working) a cutting tool placed in a cutter head to dress round holes.
- Knight.


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