"terebra" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: terebras [plural], terebrae [plural]
Etymology: From Latin terebra (“a borer”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|terebra||a borer}} Latin terebra (“a borer”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|terebrae}} terebra (plural terebras or terebrae)
  1. The boring ovipositor of a hymenopterous insect. Categories (lifeform): Animal body parts
    Sense id: en-terebra-en-noun-YBjeo9tz Disambiguation of Animal body parts: 33 39 28 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 43 39 18
  2. (historical) An Ancient Roman engine for making a breach in a wall. Tags: historical Categories (lifeform): Animal body parts
    Sense id: en-terebra-en-noun-m7o1MaP~ Disambiguation of Animal body parts: 33 39 28 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 43 39 18
  3. (historical, surgery) A type of trepan. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Surgery Categories (lifeform): Animal body parts
    Sense id: en-terebra-en-noun-fBikhEzO Disambiguation of Animal body parts: 33 39 28 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 43 39 18 Topics: medicine, sciences, surgery

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