worm (Meaning)
worm (n)
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
a software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network
screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack
worm (v)
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
worm (n.)
A creeping or a crawling animal of any kind or size, as a serpent, caterpillar, snail, or the like.
Any small creeping animal or reptile, either entirely without feet, or with very short ones, including a great variety of animals; as, an earthworm; the blindworm.
Any helminth; an entozoon.
Any annelid.
An insect larva.
Same as Vermes.
An internal tormentor; something that gnaws or afflicts one's mind with remorse.
A being debased and despised.
Anything spiral, vermiculated, or resembling a worm
The thread of a screw.
A spiral instrument or screw, often like a double corkscrew, used for drawing balls from firearms.
A certain muscular band in the tongue of some animals, as the dog; the lytta. See Lytta.
The condensing tube of a still, often curved and wound to economize space. See Illust. of Still.
A short revolving screw, the threads of which drive, or are driven by, a worm wheel by gearing into its teeth or cogs. See Illust. of gearing, below.
To cut the worm, or lytta, from under the tongue of, as a dog, for the purpose of checking a disposition to gnaw. The operation was formerly supposed to guard against canine madness.
To wind rope, yarn, or other material, spirally round, between the strands of, as a cable; to wind with spun yarn, as a small rope.
worm (v. i.)
To work slowly, gradually, and secretly.
worm (v. t.)
To effect, remove, drive, draw, or the like, by slow and secret means; -- often followed by out.
To clean by means of a worm; to draw a wad or cartridge from, as a firearm. See Worm, n. 5 (b).
Synonyms & Antonyms of worm
worm Sentence Examples
- The slimy worm wriggled through the damp soil.
- I found a fat earthworm in my compost pile.
- Anglers often use worms as bait for fish.
- The worm devoured the apple core, leaving only a few bites.
- The tiny worm created a maze of tunnels through the loose earth.
- Parasite worms can infest the intestines of humans and animals.
- Glow worms emit a faint light that attracts prey.
- Marine worms live in the ocean depths, burrowing into the sediment.
- The silk produced by silkworms is used to create luxurious fabrics.
- Tapeworms can grow to be several meters long and reside in the digestive tract of their host.
FAQs About the word worm
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes;
encroach,creep, inch, invade, snake, overrun, infringe, impinge, entrench, intrench
No antonyms found.
The slimy worm wriggled through the damp soil.
I found a fat earthworm in my compost pile.
Anglers often use worms as bait for fish.
The worm devoured the apple core, leaving only a few bites.
