pores

noun

Definition of poresnext
plural of pore
as in interspaces

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  1. cavities
  2. slots
  3. crevices
  4. fissures
Noun
  • Instruments with multiple cavities could result in more exciting results.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The mineral that is proven to strengthen teeth and reduce the risk of cavities has been added to drinking water since 1945, with data from the National Library of Medicine showing adding fluoride to water lowers the amount of tooth decay in kids by 35%.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune Well, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of cavities
Noun
  • Available in six different colors, this slim passport holder also contains three credit card slots, a pen slot, two SIM card slots, and a clear ID card slot for easy identification checking at security checkpoints.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Check the Luby's website for time slots available.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of slots
Noun
  • In fact, according to our experts, failing to take some time to walk around you and thoroughly inspect crevices for gaps or cracks in your home can cause major problems for you comfort-wise and wallet-wise this winter season.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Research has shown the crows even know how to use tools like sticks to bring food out of crevices.
    Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of crevices
Noun
  • Australia are currently world champions in Test and ODI cricket although the fissures have been appearing in a variety of top-order collapses against weaker opposition.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • President Biden's extraordinary decision to pardon his son Hunter has exposed deep Democratic fissures that are spilling into public view, complicating the party's efforts to rebuild after a disastrous election.
    Zachary Basu, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of fissures
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