woodworm
/ˈwʊdˌwɜrm/
noun
- The larva of a beetle that bores into and damages wood, especially in furniture or buildings.
- The old chair was full of woodworm and had tiny holes all over.
- Woodworm can weaken the structure of a house if left untreated.
- They treated the wooden beams to prevent woodworm from spreading.
- Damage or infestation caused by these larvae.
- The carpenter said the woodworm was active and needed to be treated.
- We found woodworm in the floorboards of the attic.
- The antique table had woodworm in one of the legs.