蛀
woodworm; bore
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
woodboring insect; worm that eats wood
Refers to insects that bore into and eat wood, fabric, grain, etc.
The woodworms in the wardrobe chewed through the sweater.
This type of woodboring beetle specializes in eating hardwood furniture.
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Ancient book repositories need regular pest control to prevent book pages from being damaged by woodworms.
This batch of rice has woodworms and can no longer be eaten.
Garden workers will spray trees with pesticides to kill woodboring insects.
verb
to bore; to gnaw through; to eat away
Used to describe the action of insects eating through wood, fabric, grain or other materials. Often followed by a complement like 蚀 to indicate gradual damage.
The woolen trousers were gnawed full of holes by worms.
The wood at the corner of the wall has been gnawed away by termites until only an empty shell remains.
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This kind of book will be damaged by woodworms if left for too long.
The wooden bookshelf has been gnawed by worms and is almost falling apart.
If stored grain is not protected against moisture and pests, it will be gnawed away and spoiled.