terebrate Synonyms

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terebrate Meaning

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terebrate (v. t.)

To perforate; to bore; to pierce.

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To perforate; to bore; to pierce.

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The termites slowly terebrated the wooden beams, weakening the structure.

The carpenter ant's sharp mandibles terebrated the bark of the tree, creating a small hole.

The surgeon carefully terebrated the bone with a drill, preparing it for a screw.

The beetles' terebrating mouthparts allowed them to bore deep into the decaying wood.