[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- The hole drilled through a mortise and tenon joint in draw boring. Also (and earliest) as a modifier, especially in "drawbore pin" noun (a) a tool consisting of a tapered metal shaft, used in draw boring to bring the parts of the joint together and align the holes before the wooden peg is driven in; (b) the wooden peg itself.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century; earliest use found in James Smith (1775–1839), writer and humorist. From draw- + bore

[], (Verb)

Definitions:
- To pin together (a mortise and tenon joint, or its parts) by drilling a hole through the joint and driving a wooden peg into it. Also: to drill a drawbore or use a drawbore pin in. Compare drawbore, draw boring.


Phrases:

Origin:
late 18th century. Apparently from drawbore (although this is first attested later)