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pore (EN)
noun, verb

noun “pore”

singular pore, plural pores
  1. a very small hole in the skin where sweat can come out
    After running, her pores were visibly releasing sweat.
  2. a small hole or gap, often found in groups, that lets liquids or gases pass through, like in rocks or other materials
    Water seeped through the tiny pores in the sponge.

verb “pore”

infinitive pore; he pores; past tense pored; past part. pored; ger. poring
  1. to read or study something very carefully and thoroughly
    She spent hours poring over her notes before the big exam.