bore vs mining

bore and mining both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bore	Yes	No	Yes	No
mining	Yes	No	No	No

bore (noun)	mining (noun)
a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes	the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
diameter of a tube or gun barrel	laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
a person who evokes boredom

bore (verb)	mining (verb)
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
cause to be bored