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inchworm.

The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɪnt͡ʃ.wɜːm/UK/ˈɪnt͡ʃ.wɚm/US
  1. The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.

Where this word comes from

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

verb/ˈɪnt͡ʃ.wɜːm/UK/ˈɪnt͡ʃ.wɚm/US
  1. To move in a looping fashion, like an inchworm.

    idiomatic · informal · intransitive
  2. To crawl or creep slowly.

    idiomatic · informal · intransitive
Where this word comes from

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

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