Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bore-hole

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.86 in modern English

Syllables: bore--hole
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

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

Synonyms

bore drill hole

Questions

What does bore-hole mean?: a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes

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