silverfish
/ˈsɪlvərˌfɪʃ/
noun
- A small, wingless insect with a silvery body and long antennae, often found in damp areas of homes and known for damaging paper and fabric.
- To prevent silverfish, keep your basement dry and store paper items in sealed containers.
- I found a silverfish crawling across the bathroom floor this morning.
- Silverfish can ruin old books by eating the glue in the bindings.