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Shipworm (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Marine engineers are often called to assess damage from the shipworm that has infested the hull of an old historic vessel.
  • Shipworms have been known to bore through the support beams of a wooden dock, weakening its overall structure.
  • Historic ships in museums often need to have their hulls treated to prevent damage from shipworms and other marine organisms.
  • In tropical waters, shipworms are more active and can quickly destroy an untreated wooden boat in just a few months.
  • To protect the newly built dock from damage, a layer of metal sheathing was applied to the pilings to deter shipworms and other marine borers.

Synonyms

  • Teredinid

Hyponyms

  • Bankia Setaceae
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