holzbohrend
Translation
wood-boring, xylophagous
Examples
Holzbohrende Insekten können große Schäden verursachen.
Wood-boring insects can cause great damage.
Der Holzbock ist ein bekannter holzbohrender Käfer.
The house longhorn beetle is a well-known wood-boring beetle.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun describes a noun more closely Holzbohrende Käfer sind Schädlinge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: xylophagous
Etymology
Composed of 'Holz' (wood) and 'bohrend' (boring, drilling).
Memory Tips
Picture an insect literally 'boring' a hole into 'Holz' (wood).