1. Noun
One that bores; an instrument for boring.
2. Noun
A marine, bivalve mollusk, of the genus Teredo and allies, which burrows in wood. See Teredo.
3. Noun
Any bivalve mollusk (Saxicava, Lithodomus, etc.) which bores into limestone and similar substances.
4. Noun
One of the larvae of many species of insects, which penetrate trees, as the apple, peach, pine, etc. See Apple borer, under Apple.
5. Noun
The hagfish (Myxine).
6. Noun
any of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood
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