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.
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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.
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A minute opening especially in an animal or plant.
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One by which matter passes through a membrane.
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A small interstice (as in soil) admitting absorption or passage of liquid.
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verb-intransitive
To gaze intently; stare.
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To meditate deeply; ponder: pored on the matter.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To read or study carefully and attentively: pored over the classified ads in search of a new job.
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verb
To gaze intently.
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To read or study attentively.
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To reflect or meditate steadily.
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