v. t. [ L. terebratus, p. p. of terebrare, from terebra a borer, terere to rub. ] To perforate; to bore; to pierce. [ R. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. [ L. terebratio. ] The act of terebrating, or boring. [ R. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. (Zool.) Any species of Terebratula or allied genera. Used also adjectively. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Zool.) Having the general form of a terebratula shell. [ 1913 Webster ]