Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Carpenter Ant.
Carpenter Ant - as a noun
Ant that nests in decaying wood in which it bores tunnels for depositing eggs
Example Sentences
"The carpenter ant chewed through the wooden beams in the attic."
"We hired a professional exterminator to get rid of the carpenter ants in our house."
"The carpenter ant colony was located inside a decaying tree trunk."
"I spotted a carpenter ant carrying a tiny piece of wood into its nest."
"The carpenter ant infestation in the kitchen pantry was a nightmare."