Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Borer

• (n.) One that bores; an instrument for boring.
• (n.) A marine, bivalve mollusk, of the genus Teredo and allies, which burrows in wood. See Teredo.
• (n.) Any bivalve mollusk (Saxicava, Lithodomus, etc.) which bores into limestone and similar substances.
• (n.) One of the larvae of many species of insects, which penetrate trees, as the apple, peach, pine, etc. See Apple borer, under Apple.
• (n.) The hagfish (Myxine).

Synonyms of Borer

• Bore Bit
• Rock Drill
• Stone Drill
• Woodborer

Antonyms of Borer

Homophones of Borer

• Bohrer