woodworm
noun uk/ˈwʊd.wɜːm/ us/ˈwʊd.wɝːm/ woodworm
[ C ]木蛀虫，木蠹
the young form of particular types of beetle that make small holes in wood as they feed on it
[ U ]木蛀虫害，木蠹虫害
the damage done to wooden objects when woodworm feed on them
The roof beams were riddled with woodworm. 屋顶上的木材被蛀虫咬得满是窟窿。