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From Longman Dictionary

wood‧worm /ˈwʊdwɜːm $ -wɜːrm/ noun

[countable] a small insect that makes holes in wood

[uncountable] the damage that is caused to wood by this creature

Example

He made one of his jokes, something about dry-rot and woodworm

Once installed, they can not rot or be attacked by woodworm, and will never need painting

The bamboo wall looked like a piece of furniture that had been ravaged by woodworm

Apart from a bit of woodworm, the beam seemed solid enough, but the panel rang hollow

Other guarantees may be supplied by a double glazing, damp-proofing or woodworm treatment company