"cross bore" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cross bores [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} cross bore (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.
    Sense id: en-cross_bore-en-noun-rSdtTTok Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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