noun
- plural of gnawer; animals or creatures that gnaw, especially rodents such as rats, mice, or beavers
Usage: commonly used in zoology and pest control contexts
Examples
- The barn was infested with gnawers that damaged the stored grain.
- Beavers are among the most industrious gnawers in North America.
- Pest control specialists set traps to catch the gnawers in the attic.
- Squirrels and other gnawers can cause significant damage to wooden structures.
- The farmer installed metal barriers to protect the crops from gnawers.