Associations to the word «Shipworm»

Wiktionary

SHIPWORM, noun. Any of several wormlike marine mollusks (not true worms) of the family Teredinidae, that bore through the wooden hulls of ships and other woody material immersed in salt water.

Dictionary definition

SHIPWORM, noun. Wormlike marine bivalve that bores into wooden piers and ships by means of drill-like shells.

Wise words

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