woodworm
US /ˈwʊd.wɝːm/
UK /ˈwʊd.wɝːm/
1.
carcoma, polilla de la madera
the larva of a wood-boring beetle, especially the common furniture beetle, which feeds on and damages wood
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The antique chest was badly damaged by woodworm.
El baúl antiguo estaba muy dañado por la carcoma.
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We need to treat the floorboards for woodworm before laying the new carpet.
Necesitamos tratar las tablas del suelo contra la carcoma antes de poner la alfombra nueva.