Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A hole that is drilled into the earth, as in exploratory well drilling or in building construction.
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- noun A hole
bored into the ground to collect samples for analysis or to extractoil orwater .
Etymologies
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bore + hole
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ecbrenner commented on the word borehole
"A hole made by boring." --Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary
April 21, 2009
Prolagus commented on the word borehole
I could've made a dozen today, then. *Yawns*
April 21, 2009
bilby commented on the word borehole
lolz!
April 21, 2009
frindley commented on the word borehole
This makes me think of the term "organ bore", which seems to me to have a double meaning… (one of which should only be used with the utmost affection and indulgence).
April 21, 2009
dontcry commented on the word borehole
HA! This is right up there with padded face hole.
"Shut yer borehole, Fred. Yer puttin' everyone ta sleep."
April 21, 2009