DEATHWATCH BEETLE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Deathwatch Beetle.
Deathwatch Beetle - as a noun
Bores through wood making a ticking sound popularly thought to presage death
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deathwatchxestobium rufovillosumExample Sentences
"The deathwatch beetle is known for the tapping sound it creates to attract mates."
"The old house was infested with deathwatch beetles."
"The presence of deathwatch beetles may indicate structural damage."
"Entomologists study the behavior of deathwatch beetles."
"The wood had been hollowed out by the deathwatch beetles."
