Associations to the word «Pore»

Wiktionary

PORE, noun. A tiny opening in the skin.
PORE, noun. By extension any small opening or interstice, especially one of many or allowing passage of a fluid.
PORE, verb. To study meticulously; to go over again and again.
PORE, verb. To meditate or reflect in a steady way.
PORE OVER, verb. To examine something (especially written material) carefully and attentively
PORE SPACE, noun. (geology) All the pores in a rock; the volume of such pores
PORE SPACES, noun. Plural of pore space

Dictionary definition

PORE, noun. Any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas).
PORE, noun. Any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal.
PORE, noun. A minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass.
PORE, verb. Direct one's attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies".

Wise words

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