Definition of woodworm

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/ˈwʊdwɜːm//ˈwʊdwɜːrm/

The term "woodworm" is a combination of two elements: * **Wood:** This refers to the material the creature infests. * **Worm:** This is a general term for a long, slender, often wriggling creature. The name likely originated from the appearance of the insect larvae, which resemble small, wriggling worms burrowing through wood. It's a descriptive term, rather than a scientific one, and it's used for various species of beetles whose larvae feed on wood.

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a small worm that eats wood, making a lot of small holes in it

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the damage caused by woodworms

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Example:
  • The beams are riddled with woodworm.

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