CEFR B1

borer

noun

Meaning

An insect or other animal that bores or burrows into wood, plants, or the ground.

Examples

The ship's hull was weakened by a shipworm borer.
A borer can cause significant damage to fruit trees.

Synonyms: pest, infestation, woodworm, termites

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borer (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔːrər/

Definition

An insect or other animal that bores or burrows into wood, plants, or the ground.

Examples

The ship's hull was weakened by a shipworm borer.
A borer can cause significant damage to fruit trees.
The beetle larvae are known as borers and feed on the bark of trees.

Synonyms of borer

Words with a similar meaning to borer:

pest
infestation
woodworm
termites

Antonyms of borer

Words with the opposite meaning to borer:

builder
protector

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