Inchworm
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɪnt͡ʃ.wɜːm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Inchworm is a noun meaning The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.
Meaning
The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.
More Meanings
- (informal, idiomatic, intransitive) To move in a looping fashion, like an inchworm.
- (informal, idiomatic, intransitive) To crawl or creep slowly.
Word Forms
- inchworms
- inchworming
- inchwormed
Synonyms for inchworm
Depending on context, synonyms include geometrid, looper, spanworm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include looper, basketworm, spanworm, dropworm, wireworm, geometrid.
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