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Inchworm

//ˈɪnt͡ʃ.wɚm// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.
  2. 2
    small hairless caterpillar having legs on only its front and rear segments; mostly larvae of moths of the family Geometridae wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To move in a looping fashion, like an inchworm. idiomatic, informal, intransitive
  2. 2
    To crawl or creep slowly. idiomatic, informal, intransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From inch + worm. So called because their gradual movement seems to be measuring the ground; compare measuring worm.

Etymology 2

From inch + worm. So called because their gradual movement seems to be measuring the ground; compare measuring worm.

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