6. (Anat.) The bony process which forms the central axis of the horns in many animals.
Core box (Founding), a box or mold, usually divisible, in which cores are molded. -- Core print (Founding), a projecting piece on a pattern which forms, in the mold, an impression for holding in place or steadying a core.
Core, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cord (kōrd); p. pr. & vb. n. Coring.] 1. To take out the core or inward parts of; as, to core an apple.
He's like a corn upon my great toe . . . he must be cored out.
Marston.