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bore-hole

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n.1.(mining) a hole or passage made by a drill, especially one made for exploratory purposes.
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Noun1.bore-hole - a hole or passage made by a drillbore-hole - a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
drill hole, bore
mining, excavation - the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
excavation - a hole in the ground made by excavating
shot hole - drill hole for a charge of an explosive
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