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Wireworm

Definition:

A wireworm is the larval stage of click beetles, characterized by their long, slender, and cylindrical bodies. They are agricultural pests known for damaging crops by feeding on plant roots and stems.

Sense:

Noun

1. A type of slender, worm-like insect larva, typically found in agricultural fields.

2. Any insect larva with a similar appearance to the wireworm of click beetles.

3. A fishing lure designed to mimic the appearance of a wireworm to attract fish.

Examples:

Sense 1:

- Farmers are struggling to control the wireworm population, as it significantly affects crop yields.

- The wireworms infested the potato field, causing extensive damage to the crop.

Sense 2:

- The wireworm found in the garden turned out to be the larva of a different type of beetle.

- We discovered wireworms while digging in the garden, confirming the presence of pests.

Sense 3:

- She caught a massive trout using a wireworm as bait.

- The angler carefully attached the wireworm lure to the fishing line.

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