I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English boringe, from boren to bore + -inge, -ing -ing, from Old English -ung, -ing — more at bore , -ing
1. : the action or process of one that bores
a successful boring for oil
the boring of wood by insects
2.
a. : an inner cavity (as of a tube) : bore
the boring of a shotgun
b. : borehole
3. : the residue (as shavings or chips) left after the process of boring — usually used in plural
II. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of bore (I)
: that bores : piercing
a boring tool
III. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of bore (VII)
: causing boredom : tiresome , tedious
a long boring wait
• bor·ing·ly adverb
• bor·ing·nss noun -es