shipworm

English

/ˈʃɪpwɜː(ɹ)m/

noun
Definitions
  • 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.

Etymology

Compound from English ship (relationship) + English worm.

Origin

English

worm

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