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.