boring machine

US: /ˈbɔːrɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Definition

Definition of boring machine - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

machine tool that enlarges or finishes holes in solid workpieces

TECH.

The technician adjusted the boring machine to widen the cylinder openings.

construction

TECH.

large device that drills tunnels or long passages through earth or rock

TECH.

A massive boring machine was used to carve the subway tunnel.

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Expressions with boring machine

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tunnel boring machine

large machine used to dig tunnels

The tunnel boring machine started its work under the city.

Expressions with boring

dead boring

adj.

extremely uninteresting or dull

The lecture was dead boring.

never a boring moment

adj.

always exciting or interesting without any dull moments

The festival was never a boring moment for the visitors.

wood-boring

adj.

making holes in wood

The wood-boring insects damaged the furniture.

tunnel boring machine

large machine used to dig tunnels

The tunnel boring machine started its work under the city.

boring mill

large machine for cutting precise holes, sometimes using a turning platform

The part was finished on a boring mill with a rotating table.

boring tool

cutting device used to enlarge or smooth an existing hole in material

The machinist adjusted the boring tool to widen the cylinder opening.

Expressions with machine

money machine

automated teller machine dispensing cash

I need to find a money machine to withdraw cash.

killing machine

person or animal extremely effective at injuring or killing others

On the field, the boxer seemed like a relentless killing machine.

well-greased machine

something operating smoothly and efficiently

The new software system runs like a well-greased machine.

well-oiled machine

something that operates smoothly and efficiently

The team worked together like a well-oiled machine.

become a machine

start working with extreme efficiency and precision

During the project, she became a machine.

lean, mean machine

person or thing that is tough and aggressive

The boxer is a lean, mean machine in the ring.

cog in the machine

someone with a minor but necessary role

As a junior employee, she was just a cog in the machine.

like a well-oiled machine

adv.

working smoothly and efficiently without problems

The team worked like a well-oiled machine to finish the project on time.

fine-tuned machine

system operating smoothly and efficiently

The new software runs like a fine-tuned machine.

money-making machine

person or thing that earns a lot of money easily

That new app is a real money-making machine.

Terms with boring machine included in their meaning

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TBM

acr.

acr: tunnel boring machine

machine that digs tunnels underground

turning center

manufacturing

machine tool for turning and boring operations

Examples of boring machine in a sentence

Always secure the workpiece firmly before starting the boring machine.
The boring machine broke down halfway through the mountain.
Engineers inspected the boring machine before starting the undersea tunnel project.