Cankerworm

/ˈkæŋkəwɜːm/

/ˈkæŋkərˌwɜrm/

Translation of "cankerworm" into Russian

Noun

/ˈkæŋkəwɜːm/

/ˈkæŋkərˌwɜrm/

cankerworm

cankerworms pl

The cankerworm is causing damage to the trees.

Гусеница наносит ущерб деревьям.

Noun

/ˈkæŋkəwɜːm/

/ˈkæŋkərˌwɜrm/

A type of caterpillar that is the larval stage of certain moths, known for feeding on the leaves of trees and causing significant damage.

The cankerworm infestation left the oak trees nearly bare by the end of summer.

Figuratively, a person, influence, or condition that gradually corrupts, destroys, or consumes

The rampant corruption acted as a cankerworm on the nation’s hopes.

Adjective

/ˈkæŋkəwɜːm/

/ˈkæŋkərˌwɜrm/

Relating to cankerworms or the damage they cause

The farmer inspected the cankerworm damage on his apple trees.