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PORING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Poring.

Poring - as a noun

Any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)

Any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
canalchannelductepithelial duct
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stomastomate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aperture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Poring - as a verb

Direct one's attention on something

Example: "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centercentreconcentratefocusrivet
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cerebratecogitatethink
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She sat cross-legged on the floor, poring over the book."
"The detective spent hours poring through the evidence."
"He picked up his binoculars and started poring over the landscape."
"She wore glasses while poring over the fine print on the contract."
"The students were poring over their textbooks to prepare for the exam."
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Word Game Points

Is PORING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PORING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PORING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PORING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PORING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PORING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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