verb
- past tense and past participle of rebore; to bore out (a cylinder or hole) again to a larger size or to restore it to proper dimensions
Usage: technical; automotive/mechanical
Examples
- The mechanic rebored the engine cylinders to accommodate larger pistons.
- After years of wear, the block needed to be rebored to factory specifications.
- The gunsmith rebored the rifle barrel to improve accuracy.
- They rebored the old water well to increase its diameter.
- The machine shop rebored the hydraulic cylinder for the repair.