woodborer
/ˈwʊdˌbɔrər/
noun
- An insect or its larva that bores into wood, often damaging trees or wooden structures.
- Woodborers left tiny holes in the surface of the oak table.
- The old barn was infested with woodborers that had weakened the beams.
- Gardeners watch for signs of woodborers in fruit trees to prevent damage.