drawbore
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈdrɔːbɔːr/
KK: /drɔːbɔːr/
noun
Definition
A hole drilled through a wooden joint that helps pull two parts tightly together when a pin or bolt is inserted.
Example
The carpenter used a drawbore to ensure the joint was secure and tight.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of a drawbore?
No, I haven't. What is it?
It's a technique used in woodworking to join pieces together more securely.
That sounds interesting! I might need to try it on my next project.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bore
hole
pin
Antonyms
solid
block
seal
verb
Definition
To make a hole larger by pulling a tool through it, often used in woodworking or metalworking.
Example
The carpenter decided to drawbore the tenon to ensure a tight fit in the joint.
Tense Forms
Past: drawbored
Past Participle: drawbored
Conversation
Have you ever tried to drawbore a tenon for woodworking?
No, I haven't, but I've heard it creates a stronger joint.
Yeah, it really does! I want to learn how to drawbore properly.
Root Explanation
The word 'drawbore' originates from Old English, where 'draw' means to pull or drag, and 'bore' comes from the Old English 'borian', meaning to pierce or make a hole. Therefore, 'drawbore' refers to the action of pulling something through a hole or piercing.
Memory Tip
Think of 'drawing' something out by 'piercing' it — that's how 'drawbore' describes the action of pulling through a hole.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.