Definition of Rebore

1. Verb. (transitive) To bore through an existing hole, generally to correct its shape. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive rare) (past of rebear), generally used in the context of Christianity. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rebore

1. bore [v -BORED, -BORING, -BORES] - See also: bore

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rebore

rebond
rebonded
rebonding
rebonds
rebook
rebooked
rebooking
rebooks
reboot
rebootable
rebooted
rebooting
reboots
rebop
rebops
rebore (current term)
rebored
rebores
reboring
reborn
reborne
reborrow
reborrowed
reborrowing
reborrowings
reborrows
rebottle
rebottled
rebottler
rebottlers

Literary usage of Rebore

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Illustrated Catalogue of Machine Tools, Wood Working Machinery, Etc. for by Fairbanks Company, New York, New York Fairbanks Company, Fairbanks Company (1907)
"Weight, boxed 850 Ibs. 3* x 8' bar will rebore cylinders 10* to 20* diameter. Weight, boxed 1000 Ibs. 3K" x 8' bar will rebore e-lindera ICT to 24' diameter ..."

2. Dyke's Automobile and Gasoline Engine Encyclopedia by Andrew Lee Dyke (1920)
"3.00 Tighten transmission gasket cover on rebore cylinder block only 2.00 Replace muffler 50 Install running board bracket 2.50 Starting crank 1.25 Install ..."

3. Shafting, Pulleys, Belting, Rope Transmission and Shaft Governors by Hubert Edwin Collins (1908)
"rebore the hanger-supporting bolt holes in the stringers to a larger size, ... It is not advisable, however, to rebore these holes any larger than to one ..."

4. Shafting, Pulleys, Belting, Rope Transmission and Shaft Governors by Hubert Edwin Collins (1908)
"rebore the hanger-supporting bolt holes in the stringers ... It is not advisable, however, to rebore these holes any larger than to one and three-quarter ..."

5. Engineering Estimates, Costs and Accounts by Alfred John Liversedge (1896)
"... also to rebore present gland and neck bushes of cylinder cover, and rebore and face up old crosshead to receive new rod ; also to send an engineer out ..."

6. Dictation Course in Business Literature by Charles Gottshall Reigner (1917)
"Yours very truly, (167) 263 rebore attributed impaired consumption cylinders ... We can rebore your old cylinders and furnish and fit new pistons and rings, ..."

7. Engineering Estimates, Costs and Accounts by Alfred John Liversedge (1896)
"... also to rebore present gland and neck bushes of cylinder cover, and rebore and face up old crosshead to receive new rod ; also to send an •engineer out ..."

8. Dictation Course in Business Literature by Charles Gottshall Reigner (1917)
"Yours very truly, (167) 263 rebore attributed impaired consumption cylinders ... We can rebore your old cylinders and furnish and fit new pistons and rings, ..."

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