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The word 'boring' is the present participle, present tense of the verb to bore.
The present participle of the verb also functions as an adjective and a gerund (verbal noun).

Examples:
He was boring everyone with his petty grievances. (verb)
The boring equipment was set up at the construction site. (adjective)
The watchmaker had tiny drills for boring. (noun)

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