1. Verb
One of the minute orifices in an animal or vegetable membrane, for transpiration, absorption, etc.
2. Verb
A minute opening or passageway; an interstice between the constituent particles or molecules of a body; as, the pores of stones.
3. Verb
To look or gaze steadily in reading or studying; to fix the attention; to be absorbed; -- often with on or upon, and now usually with over.
4. Noun
a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
5. Verb
direct one's attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"
Vocabulary classified under Research methods
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