inchworm

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English

The characteristic "looping" movement of an inchworm, the caterpillar of the geometer moth (Geometridae sp.), which makes it look as if it is measuring its journey

Etymology

inch +‎ worm

Pronunciation

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Noun

inchworm (plural inchworms)

  1. The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.

Verb

inchworm (third-person singular simple present inchworms, present participle inchworming, simple past and past participle inchwormed)

  1. To move in a looping fashion, like an inchworm.
  2. To crawl or creep slowly.

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