Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A name for the ship-worm, Teredo navalis: so called on account of its boring into submerged timber, as the bottoms of vessels, piles, and the like.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word bore-worm.
Examples
Sorry, no example sentences found.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.