Core \Core\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cord} (k?rd); p. pr. & vb. n.
{Coring}.]
1. To take out the core or inward parts of; as, to core an
apple.
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He's like a corn upon my great toe . . . he must be
cored out. --Marston.
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2. To form by means of a core, as a hole in a casting.
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3. To extract a cylindrical sample from, with a boring
device. See {core[8]}.
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