terebra

Meanings

• noun

  A large predatory mollusk with a long, spiral, drilling proboscis.

  - "The terebra drilled a hole in the shell of its prey."
  - "The fisherman caught a large terebra off the coast."
  - "The terebra's proboscis can grow up to a meter long."

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Variants

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'terebra', meaning 'driller' or 'borer'.

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Trivia

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1. The Terebra is also known as the Drill Mollusk or the Borer Clam.

2. The Terebra's proboscis is lined with tiny teeth, which help it drill through the hardest of shells.

3. The Terebra is the largest member of the Terebridae family, which includes over 1,500 species of mollusks.

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1. Cephalopod: Terebra is a type of cephalopod, a class of mollusks that includes squids, octopuses, and cuttlefish.

2. Predator: Terebra is a predatory mollusk, feeding on other mollusks and crustaceans.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the Terebra was a sea monster with a drill-like proboscis, often depicted as a giant clam or mollusk. In literature, the Terebra has been used as a symbol of tenacity and persistence, due to its ability to drill through even the hardest of substances.

How to Memorize "terebra"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, spiral drill, like the proboscis of a terebra, drilling through a shell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'terebra' with the image of a large, drilling mollusk.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Tenacious Terebra Twirls Through Tough Targets'.

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