borer

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a drill for penetrating rock
  2. noun any of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood

Etymology

From bore + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bore bit, rock drill, stone drill

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