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Webster 1913 Edition


Borable

Bor′a-ble

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Adj.
Capable of being bored.
[R.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Borable

BO'RABLE

,
Adj.
[See Bore.] That may be bored. [Little used.]

Definition 2024


borable

borable

English

Adjective

borable (comparative more borable, superlative most borable)

  1. Alternative form of boreable
    • 1927, Pit & Quarry (volume 15, issues 1-5, page 69)
      A borable and nailable concrete is obtained by first mixing 1 part of lime and 16-18 parts sand to form a lime mortar, and this is ground before it has completely set and then mixed with one part of cement.