Borer Definition

borer
noun
  1. a drill for penetrating rock
  2. any of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood

"Borer" in song lyrics

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  • "japanese maples pests borer"
    AOL — AOL
  • "japanese maples borer"
    AOL — AOL
  • "japanese maple borer"
    AOL — AOL

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