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noun
A hole bored through a tenon nearer to the shoulder than the holes through the cheeks are to the edge or abutment against which the shoulder is to rest, so that a pin or bolt, when driven into it, will draw these parts together.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To make a drawbore in.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To enlarge the bore of a gun barrel by drawing, instead of thrusting, a revolving tool through it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
From draw + bore.
