cross bore

noun

The intersection of an existing underground utility or underground structure by a second utility, resulting in direct contact between the transactions of the utilities that compromises the integrity of either utility or underground structure.

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Meanings

nouncross bore (plural cross bores)

plural cross bores

  1. The intersection of an existing underground utility or underground structure by a second utility, resulting in direct contact between the transactions of the utilities that compromises the integrity of either utility or underground structure.
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APA

cross bore. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cross%20bore

MLA

“cross bore.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cross%20bore. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cross bore,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cross%20bore.

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