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shot hole vs bore

bore vs shot hole

shot hole and bore both are nouns.

shot hole is not a verb while bore is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shot hole Yes No No No
bore Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bore is a hypernym of shot hole; that is, bore is a word with a broader meaning than shot hole:
  • shot hole: drill hole for a charge of an explosive
  • bore: a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
Other hypernyms of shot hole include bore-hole, drill hole.
shot hole (noun) bore (noun)
drill hole for a charge of an explosive a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
diameter of a tube or gun barrel
a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
a person who evokes boredom
shot hole (verb) bore (verb)
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
cause to be bored
Difference between shot hole and bore

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