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Webster 1913 Edition
Inchworm
Inch′wormˊ
,Noun.
(Zool.)
The larva of any geometrid moth. It progresses forward by first bringing the rear end of the body forward, forming a loop, then moving the front part of the body; called also
measuring
worm, measuringworm
, spanner
, and looper
. See Geometrid
. Definition 2024
inchworm
inchworm
English
The characteristic "looping" movement of an inchworm, the caterpillar of the geometer moth (Geometridae sp.), which makes it look as if it is measuring its journey
Noun
inchworm (plural inchworms)
- The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.
Synonyms
- (larva): geometrid, looper, measuring worm, spanworm
Translations
measuring worm — see measuring worm