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borer

/ˈbɔːrə/

/ˈbɔːrɚ/

Translations

borernoun

borers

/ˈbɔːrə/

/ˈbɔːrɚ/

foretOutil de perçage, surtout en bois ou en métal.

The carpenter used a borer to create precise holes for the dowels.

Le menuisier a utilisé un foret pour créer des trous précis pour les chevilles.

Additional translations

foreurSurtout en entomologie : insecte ou larve qui fore les tiges, les troncs ou les racines des plantes.

Synonyms

boreradjective

/ˈbɔː.rə/

/ˈbɔːr.ɚ/

Used predominantly in attributive position (e.g., borer damage, borer control).

de foreursAttributif.

The orchard suffered extensive borer damage last season.

Le verger a subi d'importants dégâts de foreurs la saison dernière.

borernoun

An insect or larva that bores into the stems, trunks, or roots of plants.

The farmer was concerned about the damage caused by the corn borer in his fields.

A tool used for making holes, especially in wood or metal.

The carpenter used a borer to create precise holes for the dowels.

boreradjective

Attributive: relating to or caused by borers (insects, larvae, or other boring agents).

The orchard suffered extensive borer damage last season.