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worm
(w/[@]/rm )

noun (n)

  • any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae(noun.animal)
    source: wordnet30
  • a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect(noun.person)
    source: wordnet30
  • a software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network(noun.communication)
    Example:
    Worms take advantage of automatic file sending and receiving features found on many computers.
    source: wordnet30
  • screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • A creeping or a crawling animal of any kind or size, as a serpent, caterpillar, snail, or the like.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)(verb.motion)
    source: wordnet30
  • To work slowly, gradually, and secretly.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To effect, remove, drive, draw, or the like, by slow and secret means; -- often followed by out.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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