noun
- insects or their larvae that bore holes in wood, plants, or other materials
- tools or machines used for drilling holes
Examples
- The apple tree was damaged by borers that tunneled through the bark.
- Corn borers can destroy entire crops if left untreated.
- The carpenter used several different borers to make holes for the dowels.
- Wood borers left tiny holes throughout the old furniture.
- The pest control expert identified the borers as beetle larvae.
- Heavy-duty borers are needed to drill through concrete.
- The gardener sprayed insecticide to prevent borers from attacking the roses.