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galley-worm (n.)

A chilognath myriapod of the genus Iulus, and allied genera, having numerous short legs along the sides; a milliped or thousand legs. See Chilognatha.

galley-worm Sentence Examples

  1. The galley-worm, a small, slug-like creature, slithered through the damp crevices of the ancient castle.
  2. As the pirate ship creaked and groaned, the galley-worms feasted on the rotting food in the garbage hold.
  3. The galley-worm's iridescent body shimmered in the dim light of the oil lamp, casting an eerie glow on the cabin.
  4. The sailors feared the galley-worms, believing their slimy presence brought bad luck and disease.
  5. The galley-worm's sharp teeth could pierce through even the thickest leather, making it a formidable predator in its confined environment.
  6. The galley-worms multiplied rapidly in the humid darkness of the ship's hold, creating a slimy, crawling carpet on the floor.
  7. The galley-worm's foul odor permeated the air, making it unbearable for the crew to remain below deck for extended periods.
  8. The superstitious sailors believed that touching a galley-worm would curse their ship and guarantee a watery grave.
  9. The galley-worms became a constant companion for the pirate crew, slithering through their bunks and tainting their food.
  10. As the pirate ship sailed through treacherous seas, the galley-worms seemed to sense the impending doom and retreated into the darkest corners of the hold.

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A chilognath myriapod of the genus Iulus, and allied genera, having numerous short legs along the sides; a milliped or thousand legs. See Chilognatha.

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The galley-worm, a small, slug-like creature, slithered through the damp crevices of the ancient castle.

As the pirate ship creaked and groaned, the galley-worms feasted on the rotting food in the garbage hold.

The galley-worm's iridescent body shimmered in the dim light of the oil lamp, casting an eerie glow on the cabin.

The sailors feared the galley-worms, believing their slimy presence brought bad luck and disease.