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Meaning of rebore | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. To bore through an existing hole, generally to correct its shape, or to enlarge.
  2. simple past and past participle of rebear, generally used in the context of Christianity.

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.”
“Every major bridge, and many of the smaller ones, have been rebuilt, tunnels have been rebored, and long sections of track realigned.”
“And on that day the Lord rebore me and I was reborn.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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