HyperDic: borer

English > 2 senses of the word borer:
NOUNartifactborer, bore bit, rock drill, stone drilla drill for penetrating rock / rock
animalborer, woodborerany of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood
borer > pronunciation
Soundsbao'rer
Rhymesadmirer ... wearer: 25 rhymes with rer...
English > borer: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA drill for penetrating rock / rock.
Synonymsbore bit, rock drill, stone drill
Narrowercross bitA rock drill having cruciform cutting edges
star drillA steel rock drill with a star-shaped point that is used for making holes in stones or masonry
straight flute, straight-fluted drillA rock drill with flutes that are straight
BroaderdrillA tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
Spanishbarrena
Verbsboremake a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
English > borer: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningAny of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood.
Synonymwoodborer
BroaderinvertebrateAny animal lacking a backbone or notochord
Verbsboremake a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

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