shipworm meaning

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shipworm (noun): wormlike marine bivalve that bores into wooden piers and ships by means of drill-like shells.

Definition of shipworm

  1. wormlike marine bivalve that bores into wooden piers and ships by means of drill-like shells

    Synonyms: teredinid

    Type of: clam

    Kinds: teredo, giant northwest shipworm

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in RM · 8-letter words

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