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- [bawr-er, bohr-]
- /ˈbɔr ər, ˈboʊr-/
- /ˈbɔːrə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bawr-er, bohr-]
- /ˈbɔr ər, ˈboʊr-/
Definitions of borer word
- noun borer a machine or hand tool for boring holes 3
- noun borer any of various insects, insect larvae, molluscs, or crustaceans that bore into rock or plant material, esp wood 3
- noun borer a tool for boring or drilling 3
- noun borer a person whose work is to bore holes 3
- noun borer an insect or its larval worm that bores holes in trees, fruit, etc. 3
- noun borer a shipworm 3
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Origin of borer
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1275-1325; See origin at bore2, -er1
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Parts of speech for Borer
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borer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for borer
noun borer
- auger — a hand tool with a bit shaped like a corkscrew, for boring holes in wood
- punch — the chief male character in a Punch-and-Judy show.
- implement — any article used in some activity, especially an instrument, tool, or utensil: agricultural implements.
- bit — A bit of something is a small part or section of it.
- gimlet — a small tool for boring holes, consisting of a shaft with a pointed screw at one end and a handle perpendicular to the shaft at the other.
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