Real Dictionary

pore
The pores of a plant are the tiny holes on its surface.
Your pores are the tiny holes in your skin.
verb: If you pore over or through information, you look at it and study it very carefully.

pore in American English 1
a passage; channel
intransitive verb: to read or study with steady attention or application

pore in American English 2
to gaze intently
noun: a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.

pore in British English 1
to make a close intent examination or study (of a book, map, etc)

pore in British English 2
noun: any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal