inchworm

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Pronunciation

/ˈɪnt͡ʃ.wɜːm/ (UK)

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/ˈɪnt͡ʃ.wɜːm/ (UK) · /ˈɪnt͡ʃ.wɚm/ (US)

Definition of inchworm

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

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noun

verb

(idiomatic, informal, intransitive)To move in a looping fashion, like an inchworm.
(idiomatic, informal, intransitive)To crawl or creep slowly.

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

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