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noun

the larva of a metallic wood-boring beetle, having an expanded and flattened anterior end.

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Also called hammerhead.

Origin of flatheaded borer

First recorded in 1880–85

Words nearby flatheaded borer

flatfooted, flat-grained, flathead, flathead catfish, flatheaded apple tree borer, flatheaded borer, flatiron, flat-joint pointing, flat-knit, flat knitting, flat knot

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How to use flatheaded borer in a sentence

He was surrounded by armour, treasure, and various implements, including the fire-borer.
Myths of Babylonia and Assyria|Donald A. Mackenzie
The 5⁄8-inch pipe is tapped with the tap borer in the center.
Elements of Plumbing|Samuel Dibble
The rockets were slowly cut; the borer jarred at the bottom of its hole; again the disintegrators droned out.
Astounding Stories, April, 1931|Various
His attention was drawn to the borer, now dimly illuminated by its portable light, which had been secured to the door.
Astounding Stories, April, 1931|Various

He started slowly around the borer, found a long narrow door slightly ajar, and stepped inside.
Astounding Stories, April, 1931|Various