Definition of "borings" [borings]

• Plural form of boring. (noun)

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• "There have been certain borings made, but some say they are not sufficient, and I understand from Sir Wilfrid Laurier that he will undertake to see that that system of examination is completely carried out, with, the end, we hope, that in a short time the tunnel will be commenced."
• "A group of park advocates in the neighborhood flew into action in 2009 when Related began taking test borings on the site and told public officials that it planned to provide permanent affordable housing at the site."
• "There he was, with his love-world crashing around him, calmly considering dams and well-borings so that he might, in the years to come, plant more acorns."