drawbore

noun, verb — 3 senses

drawbore

noun

Etymology From draw + bore.

1

A hole bored through a tenon nearer to the shoulder than the holes through the cheeks are to the edge or abutment against which the shoulder is to rest, so that a pin or bolt, when driven into it, will draw these parts together.

  • a drawbore pin

drawbore

verb

Etymology From draw + bore.

1

To make a drawbore in.

  • to drawbore a tenon
2

To enlarge the bore of a gun barrel by drawing, instead of thrusting, a revolving tool through it.

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