The long cylinder of material obtained by use of a core drill

A device used to remove a cylinder-shaped sample of material for examination

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see inner, core.

(politics) The most important group or groups supporting an ideology, political party, officeholder, or candidate, and whose continuing support is crucial for survival and success.

(Canada) In a multi-lane controlled-access highway or expressway system, a lane close to the median and physically separated from the outer lanes, which has fewer entrances and exits than the outer lanes and which is intended for vehicles traveling longer distances, so that these vehicles may proceed in a relatively uninterrupted manner and often at greater speed.

(management) An important special capability or expertise, especially that of a business affording it sustainable competitive advantage.

The operating temperature of an organism, specifically in deep structures of the body such as the liver, in comparison to temperatures of peripheral tissues.

The central portion of an apple containing the seeds and where the stem attaches (and the opposed end). Particularly the portion that remains after the main part of the fruit has been eaten.

(economics) Inflation excluding the increase or decrease of prices in some sectors (usually food and energy). / (economics, in the Eurozone) Inflation excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco prices.

The fixed block of time during which an employee is expected to be at work; excludes flexitime and leave.