boren

Definitions of boren
  1. verb
    make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
    synonyms: doorboren, drillen, geperforeerd, perforeren, uitboren
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    type of:
    aansnijden, snijden
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  2. verb
    make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
    synonyms: doorboren, drevelen, geperforeerd, perforeren, ponsen, stansen
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    type of:
    doorboren, doorsteken, geperforeerd, opensteken, perforeren
    make a hole into
  3. verb
    cut or make a way through
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    types:
    opbreken
    attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground, for example
    type of:
    doordringen, penetreren
    pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
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