Definitions
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- verb transitive To
bore through an existing hole, generally to correct its shape. - verb transitive, rare Simple past tense and past participle of
rebear ., generally used in the context of Christianity.
Etymologies
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Examples
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My 760 '06 is pretty thick at the muzzel (.650 I think) and I'm thinking of a rebore to .35 Whelan or would a new barrel be more practical.
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My 760 '06 is pretty thick at the muzzel (.650 I think) and I'm thinking of a rebore to .35 Whelan or would a new barrel be more practical.
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He would replace some of the engine seals to staunch the oil loss and he would arrange for the engine to be brought in some time for a rebore.
Tears Of The Giraffe Smith, Alexander McCall, 1948- 2000
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It was exactly what he had imagined; they were both coked up and would need a rebore before too long.
Tears Of The Giraffe Smith, Alexander McCall, 1948- 2000
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He flashed me a big smile before giving his teeth a rebore with the Beefeater martini.
Funeral In Berlin Deighton, Len, 1929- 1964
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Malcolm had it right - got it right - and the LIBERAL party needs a rebore.
unknown title 2009
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