borer

UK
/ˈbɔːrə/
US
/ˈbɔːrɚ/

Translations

borernoun
borers
pl
UK
/ˈbɔːrə/
US
/ˈbɔːrɚ/
The borer worked tirelessly to drill through the rock.
Бурильщик неустанно работал, чтобы пробурить скалу.
The borer caused significant damage to the wooden furniture.
Древоточец нанес значительный ущерб деревянной мебели.
The carpenter used a borer to make holes in the wood.
Плотник использовал сверло, чтобы сделать отверстия в дереве.
Additional translations
бурильная машина
boreradjective
UK
/ˈbɔː.rə/
US
/ˈbɔːr.ɚ/
Used predominantly in attributive position (e.g., borer damage, borer control).

Definitions

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.