Worming

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act by which an animal is wormed. countable, uncountable

    "[…] you will need to spend a lot more time training and socializing your Beagle, and must endure the sometimes difficult stages of teething, chewing, adolescent exuberance, and frequent veterinarian visits for vaccinations and wormings."

  2. 2
    The tendency of certain yarn or thread to bunch up after being woven. countable, uncountable

    "I think the smaller hook gave better results, with the larger leading to the unappetizing "worming" of chenille."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of worm form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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crawlcrawlingcreepcreepingnightwalkingpadding

Example

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"I succeeded in worming out the secret."

Related phrases

bunch up

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