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rebore

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The process of modifying the bore of an engine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To bore through an existing hole, generally to correct its shape, or to enlarge.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • If you want to keep using that rifle, you'll have to rebore the barrel.
  • The cylinders of your engine are so worn the rings don't seal any more; you have to have it rebored to stop it from burning oil.

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3

verb

Meaning 3

simple past and past participle of rebear, generally used in the context of Christianity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past, rare, transitive

Examples

  • And on that day the Lord rebore me and I was reborn.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- Proto-Indo-European *bherH-der. Proto-Germanic *burōną Proto-West Germanic *borōn Old English borian Middle English boren English bore English rebore From re- + bore.