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Meaning of "woodworm" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WOODWORM

woodworm  [ˈwʊdˌwɜːm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WOODWORM

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Woodworm is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WOODWORM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

woodworm

Woodworm

Woodworm is a generic description given to the infestation of a wooden item by the wood-eating larvae/grubs of one of many species of beetle.

Definition of woodworm in the English dictionary

The definition of woodworm in the dictionary is any of various insect larvae that bore into wooden furniture, beams, etc, esp the larvae of the furniture beetle, Anobium punctatum, and the deathwatch beetle. Other definition of woodworm is the condition caused in wood by any of these larvae.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WOODWORM


blindworm
ˈblaɪndˌwɜːm
bloodworm
ˈblʌdˌwɜːm
bollworm
ˈbəʊlˌwɜːm
bookworm
ˈbʊkˌwɜːm
budworm
ˈbʌdˌwɜːm
cutworm
ˈkʌtˌwɜːm
earthworm
ˈɜːθˌwɜːm
earworm
ˈɪəˌwɜːm
flatworm
ˈflætˌwɜːm
heartworm
ˈhɑːtˌwɜːm
hookworm
ˈhʊkˌwɜːm
lindworm
ˈlɪndˌwɜːm
mealworm
ˈmiːlˌwɜːm
pinworm
ˈpɪnˌwɜːm
ringworm
ˈrɪŋˌwɜːm
roundworm
ˈraʊndˌwɜːm
sandworm
ˈsændˌwɜːm
silkworm
ˈsɪlkˌwɜːm
tapeworm
ˈteɪpˌwɜːm
threadworm
ˈθrɛdˌwɜːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WOODWORM

woodspite
Woodstock
woodstone
woodswallow
woodsy
woodthrush
woodtone
Woodville
woodwale
Woodward
woodwaxen
woodwind
woodwork
woodworker
woodworking
woodwose
woody
woody nightshade
woody tongue
woodyard

WORDS THAT END LIKE WOODWORM

army worm
bagworm
cankerworm
corn earworm
deworm
fireworm
fishworm
glow-worm
Guinea worm
hornworm
inchworm
lugworm
lungworm
pillworm
strawworm
tube worm
webworm
whipworm
white worm
worm

Synonyms and antonyms of woodworm in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «woodworm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WOODWORM

Find out the translation of woodworm to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of woodworm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «woodworm» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

蛀虫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

carcoma
570 millions of speakers

English

woodworm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Woodworm
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سوسة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

короед
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

caruncho
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

woodworm
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ver du bois
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cacing kayu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Holzwurm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

木食い虫
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

나무좀
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kayu cacing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

woodworm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

woodworm
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लाकडासारखा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ağaçkurdu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tarlo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kornik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

короїд
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

woodworm
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σαράκι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

woodworm
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

trämask
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tremark
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of woodworm

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WOODWORM»

The term «woodworm» is normally little used and occupies the 112.536 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WOODWORM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «woodworm» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «woodworm» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about woodworm

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WOODWORM»

Discover the use of woodworm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to woodworm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
New Scientist
WOODWORM AND ITS CONTROL continued A piece of deal floorboard with the surface planed to show the tunnelling inside. Damage equal to this can seriously impair the load- carrying properties of wood members. The satellite and the ...
2
Guide to Looking After Your Property: Everything you need to ...
I have bought a house where the survey revealed woodworm in the floorboards and in the attic. Are there specific questions that I should ask the woodworm treatment companies when they come to look at the property to quote for the work ?
Jeff Howell, 2012
3
Carpentry and Joinery for Building Craft Students 2
Note: This is because the fluid used to eradicate the woodworm will not penetrate the surface coating. Stage 4 Thoroughly brush the timber in order to remove from its surface all dirt and dust. Stage 5 Replace all timber which has been taken ...
Peter Brett, 1981
4
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music
(Woodworm 1997) , The Cropredy Box 3-CD box set (Woodworm 1998), Close To The Wind (Mooncrest 1998), The Wood & The Wire (Woodworm 2000), XXXV (Woodworm/Compass 2002), Before The Moon (Pilot 2002), Cropredy 2002 ...
Colin Larkin, 2011
5
Wooden-Bodied Vehicles: Buying, Building, Restoring and ...
Powder post beetles inthe USA (generally the sameas woodworm in theUK) are more predominantin some regions than others.Glenn Redding, of Floridabased Redding Woodworks, tells us that he findsitvery hardto totally eradicate them as ...
Colin Peck, 2013
6
Electric Folk : The Changing Face of English Traditional ...
Lineup 16 ALBUM Gladys' Leap (Woodworm,1985) Simon Nicol—lead vocals, guitar Dave Pegg—bass guitar,acoustic basses,mandolin,bouzouki,vocals Dave Mattacks—drums,keyboards guests: Cathy Lesurf—vocals,Richard ...
Rostock Britta Sweers Junior Professor College of Music and Theater, 2004
7
Understanding Northwest Coast Art: A Guide to Crests, Beings ...
Woodworm Cl Woodworm is a crest, but also occasionally appears in shamanic contexts, perhaps because of its ability to bore through wood. Woodworm is said to have powers of perception far beyond the ordinary. Its vision and insight make  ...
Cheryl Shearar, 2000
8
The Essential Rock Discography
Woodworm swing / Men / Aunt Sally shuffle / There once was love - Innstuck / Frozen man / Mr. Sands is in the building / Lalla rookh / Foolish you / Crazy man Michael / Widow of Westmorland's daughter / Genesis hall / The deserter / The ...
Martin Charles Strong, 2006
9
The Complete Guide to Wood Finishes: How to Apply and ...
How to Apply and Restore Lacquers, Polishes, Stains and Varnishes. TREATING WOODWORM You are unlikely ever to see a living woodworm (or common furniture beetle), because these creatures are dull brown in color and only 1/8 in.
‎2006
10
Symbols of Native America
It shows the coat of arms of the Woodworm Clan. The upper section of the pole shows a human face and arms. The lower body then changes into the shape of the woodworm. Some house spirits have been incorporated to the left and right of it.
Heike Owusu, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WOODWORM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term woodworm is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Jamie Oliver restaurant diner is showered with maggots which 'fell …
The spokesperson added to Metro.co.uk that it appears to be a 'very minor case of woodworm in a small section of a beam'. MORE: Jamie Oliver dad rapping ... «Metro, Jul 15»
2
Elderly woman rescued after roof collapse
When re-tiled with concrete (49s), unless the roof has had additional timber supports added, strutted off the purlins, it is going to sag, and any woodworm ... «The Argus, Jul 15»
3
Lincolnshire's historic Moulton Mill free of woodworm after essential …
On Monday, June 29 the Moulton Mill was closed to members of the public for four days, as Rentokil Property Care performed essential treatment to the ... «Lincolnshire Echo, Jul 15»
4
Rolf Harris calls victims 'slimy woodworm' in song penned in prison
A song in which Rolf Harris reportedly slurs his victims as “slimy little woodworm” has prompted calls for the disgraced children's entertainer to be denied parole. «The Guardian, Jun 15»
5
Woodworm festival, il 28 giugno a Foresto Sparso (Bg)
Il Woodworm Festival si terra' domenica 28 giugno 2015 all'interno del Forest ... Questo è il Woodworm Festival, dall'omonima etichetta discografica (ma anche ... «Musicalnews.com, Jun 15»
6
The Turkish woodworm wars
I was born and raised in Southern California, where we get a lot of earthquakes, just like Turkey. The big difference in our death tolls, compared to others, has to ... «Today's Zaman, Jun 15»
7
Restoration work saves historic Bridges room
However, it was only with the removal of the floor boards that the full extent of the damage was discovered and that the reason for it was rampant woodworm. «Monmouthshire Beacon, Apr 15»
8
Home improvements: should I worry about woodworm?
Q: Yesterday I found a large piece of wood in my garage with woodworm holes. I immediately ejected it to the back garden. The wood was lying across the roof ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Sep 14»
9
The best cricket bats on the market - Mark Ramprakash reviews this …
This summer's top model from Woodworm is a tale of two contrasting senses - sight and touch. With it's big cartoonish stickers and terrible name, the iBat might ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 14»
10
Pest control: Do you have unwelcome house guests?
THERE are a number of insect species that can occur in property – from beetles to weevils – but they are known collectively as woodworm. Woodworm is the ... «Nottingham Post, Feb 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Woodworm [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/woodworm>. Apr 2024 ».
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