woodworms in English

noun
1
the worm or larva of a beetle that bores into wood.
However, the relatively soft woods of European furniture were no match for the humidity, tropical woodworms , and termites of Cuba.

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1. At one time, "corrode" was used to literally indicate the action of gnawing away, as in "woodworms Corroded …

2. At one time, "Corrode" was used to literally indicate the action of gnawing away, as in "woodworms Corroded …