borer Antonyms
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Meaning of borer
borer (n)
a drill for penetrating rock
any of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood
borer (n.)
One that bores; an instrument for boring.
A marine, bivalve mollusk, of the genus Teredo and allies, which burrows in wood. See Teredo.
Any bivalve mollusk (Saxicava, Lithodomus, etc.) which bores into limestone and similar substances.
One of the larvae of many species of insects, which penetrate trees, as the apple, peach, pine, etc. See Apple borer, under Apple.
The hagfish (Myxine).
borer Sentence Examples
- The apple tree in the backyard was infested with borers, causing damage to its trunk.
- The woodworker used a specialized borer to create precise holes for the dowels.
- The agricultural expert warned the farmers about the corn borer infestation threatening their crops.
- To control the population of borers, the orchard owner implemented an integrated pest management plan.
- The scientist examined the borer larvae under the microscope to better understand their life cycle.
- The carpenter selected a sturdy borer to drill holes for the installation of shelves.
- The wooden fence had holes drilled by borers, weakening its structure.
- Farmers often struggle with borers damaging their crops, leading to reduced yields.
- Entomologists study the behavior of borers to develop effective control methods.
- The shipwright used a powerful borer to drill holes for the bolts securing the ship's hull.
FAQs About the word borer
a drill for penetrating rock, any of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into woodOne that bores; an instrument for boring., A marine, bivalve mollu
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The apple tree in the backyard was infested with borers, causing damage to its trunk.
The woodworker used a specialized borer to create precise holes for the dowels.
The agricultural expert warned the farmers about the corn borer infestation threatening their crops.
To control the population of borers, the orchard owner implemented an integrated pest management plan.
