woodrot en · NOUN
Etymology
From wood + rot.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The decayed portions of wooden structure, usually caused by a fungal infection.
If you recall, Blackbird Damp said that they had treated the property and that it was now free from woodrot.
2005, Andrew Williams, Domestic Building Surveys:
- (uncountable, usually) The process of such decay.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wood-rot | alternative | lexicographic | |
| woodrots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |