teredinid meaning

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

Definition of teredinid

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

    Synonyms: shipworm

    Type of: clam

    Kinds: teredo, giant northwest shipworm

Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in ID · 9-letter words

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