carpenter bee

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Noun carpenter bee has 1 sense

carpenter bee - large solitary bee that lays eggs in tunnels bored into wood or plant stems
--₁ is a kind of bee
--₁ is a member of Xylocopa, genus Xylocopa

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Carpenter Bee

Description:

Carpenter bee refers to a type of large, solitary bee belonging to the genus Xylocopa. Unlike honeybees, carpenter bees do not live in colonies and are known for their ability to create nests by tunneling into wood.

Senses:

1. Noun - Zoology

A carpenter bee is an insect of the genus Xylocopa that bores tunnels into wood to build nests.

Example: The carpenter bee buzzed around the wooden fence, searching for a suitable nesting spot.

2. Noun - Popular

Carpenter bee can also refer to individuals who work as skilled craftsmen in the construction industry and specialize in woodworking.

Example: We hired a skilled carpenter bee to build custom cabinets for our kitchen.

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