Definitions

1. noun

the main stem of a tree, especially one that is thick and sturdy

“The tree’s bole was covered in moss and lichen.”

2. noun

a hollow or a depression in a rock or cliff

“The hikers stumbled upon a hidden bole in the cave.”

3. noun

a small hole in a surface

“There was a tiny bole in the wall where the paint had chipped.”

4. noun

a hole or cavity in a rock, esp. one containing a stalactite or stalagmite

“The cave was filled with stunning boles of crystalline formations.”

5. verb

to hollow out or make a hole in

“The erosion boled out the rock over time.”