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inch·worm
(ĭnch′wûrm′)n.
A caterpillar of a geometrid moth that moves by looping the body in alternate contractions and expansions. Also called looper, measuring worm, spanworm.
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inchworm
(ˈɪntʃˌwɜːm)n
(Animals) another name for a measuring worm
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meas′ur•ing•worm`
or meas′uring worm`,
n.
a geometrid moth larva that progresses by bringing the rear end of the body forward and then advancing the front end.
Also called inchworm. [1835–45]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() caterpillar - a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth |
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