View synonyms for piddock

piddock

[ pid-uhk ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

any bivalve mollusk of the genus Pholas or the family Pholadidae, having long, ovate shells and burrowing in soft rock, wood, etc.

piddock

/ ˈpɪdək /

See shipworm
any marine bivalve of the family Pholadidae, boring into rock, clay, or wood by means of sawlike shell valves See also shipworm

Origin of piddock¹

1850–55; perhaps akin to Old English puduc wart

Origin of piddock¹

C19: origin uncertain

You will often see stones and rocks riddled by the Piddock as if they were as soft as cheese.

And Nony Piddock said, "It sickened a man to see so much vain orniment."

Miss Piddock didn't want to cast no looks onto nobody, nor make no impressions.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse