pore

Pore is defined as to carefully read or study something.

(verb)

An example of to pore is to very carefully read a book.

The definition of a pore is a tiny opening in an animal's skin that allows it to breath and sweat.

(noun)

An example of a pore are the tiny holes on the nose.

See pore in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb pored, poring

Origin: ME poren < ?

noun

Obsolete a passage; channel
a tiny opening, usually microscopic, as in plant leaves or skin, through which fluids may be absorbed or discharged
a similar opening in rock or other substances

Origin: ME < L porus < Gr poros < IE *poros, passage < base *per-, to bring through > fare

See pore in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb pored pored, por·ing, pores

To read or study carefully and attentively: pored over the classified ads in search of a new job.
To gaze intently; stare.
To meditate deeply; ponder: pored on the matter.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English pouren

noun

A minute opening in tissue, as in the skin of an animal, serving as an outlet for perspiration, or in a plant leaf or stem, serving as a means of absorption and transpiration.
A space in rock, soil, or unconsolidated sediment that is not occupied by mineral matter and that allows the passage or absorption of fluids: Water seeped into the pores of the rock.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin porus, passage

Origin: , from Greek poros; see per-² in Indo-European roots

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