woodborer

/ˈwʊdˌbɔrər/

Definitions

1. noun

a beetle, especially one of the family Cerambycidae, whose larvae bore into wood

“The woodborer infestation was causing significant damage to the old wooden house.”

Synonyms

  • Cerambycid
  • wood borer

Antonyms

  • wood preserver
  • wood stabilizer