ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: Middle English worm-eten, from worm (I) + eten, past participle of eten to eat
1.
a. : eaten or burrowed by worms
worm-eaten timber
b. : resembling something filled with wormholes : pitted
the material has a worm-eaten appearance
2. : worn-out , antiquated , decayed
attempting new projects with worm-eaten methods
wanted to update the worm-eaten regulations