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BORER

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Borer.

Borer - as a noun

A drill for penetrating rock

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bore bitrock drillstone drill
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drill
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
woodborer

Example Sentences

"The apple tree had been infested with borers that were damaging the trunk."
"The wooden structure was weakened by the presence of borers."
"The agricultural department was studying the life cycle of the corn borer."
"A borer is a type of insect that burrows into wood."
"The forester used a borer to take a core sample from the tree."
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Word Game Points

Is BORER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, borer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BORER has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BORER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, borer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BORER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is BORER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, borer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BORER has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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