termite of the sea en · NOUN
Etymology
From being a marine creature that eats wood. From the wood eating, which is similar to land-based termite, that eats wood.
Meanings
- Synonym of shipworm.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| termite of the seas | alternative | lexicographic | |
| termites of the sea | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| termites of the seas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |