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Terebration

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(archaic) The act of terebrating, or boring through something..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (archaic) The act of terebrating, or boring through something.
  2. (medicine) A pain that feels like boring or drilling.

Example Sentences

It hath been touched before , that terebration of trees doth make them prosper better . But it is found also , that it maketh the fruit sweeter and better

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What does terebration mean?

Terebration means (archaic) The act of terebrating, or boring through something..

What is a synonym for terebration?

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What is the opposite of terebration?

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How do you use terebration in a sentence?

It hath been touched before , that terebration of trees doth make them prosper better . But it is found also , that it maketh the fruit sweeter and better

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