Definitions for bore

(a person who evokes boredom)

(a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary))

(diameter of a tube or gun barrel)

(a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes)

(cause to be bored)

(make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool; "don't drill here, there's a gas pipe"; "drill a hole into the wall"; "drill for oil"; "carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall")

(have; "bear a resemblance"; "bear a signature")

(cause to be born; "My wife had twins yesterday!")

(put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage")

(move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders")

(bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"; "The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers")

(take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility")

(contain or hold; have within; "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water")

(bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?")

(have on one's person; "He wore a red ribbon"; "bear a scar")

(behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times")

(have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; "She bears the title of Duchess"; "He held the governorship for almost a decade")

(support or hold in a certain manner; "She holds her head high"; "He carried himself upright")

(be pregnant with; "She is bearing his child"; "The are expecting another child in January"; "I am carrying his child")