Definition of "worm"
- noun
A generally tubular invertebrate of the annelid phylum.
A contemptible or devious being.
A self-replicating program that propagates through a network.
A graphical representation of the total runs scored in an innings.
Anything helical, especially the thread of a screw.
A dragon or mythological serpent.
An internal tormentor; something that gnaws or afflicts one's mind with remorse.
- verb
To make (one's way) with a crawling motion.
To work one's way by artful or devious means.
To work (one's way or oneself) (into) gradually or slowly; to insinuate.
To effect, remove, drive, draw, or the like, by slow and secret means; often followed by out.
To obtain information from someone through artful or devious means (usually used with out of).
To fill in the contlines of a rope before parcelling and serving.
To deworm an animal.
To move with one's body dragging the ground.
To cut the worm, or lytta, from under the tongue of (a dog, etc.) for the purpose of checking a disposition to gnaw, and formerly supposed to guard against canine madness.
To clean by means of a worm; to draw a wad or cartridge from, as a firearm.
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