Definition of worm Worm
/wɚˈm/ - [werm] - worm
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WordNet
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| worm - 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 | ||
| invertebrate any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification | ||
| helminth, parasitic worm worm that is parasitic on the intestines of vertebrates especially roundworms and tapeworms and flukes | ||
| woodworm a larva of a woodborer | ||
| acanthocephalan, spiny-headed worm any of various worms living parasitically in intestines of vertebrates having a retractile proboscis covered with many hooked spines | ||
| arrowworm, chaetognath any worm of the Chaetognatha; transparent marine worm with horizontal lateral and caudal fins and a row of movable curved spines at each side of the mouth | ||
| flatworm, platyhelminth parasitic or free-living worms having a flattened body | ||
| nemertean, nemertine, proboscis worm, ribbon worm soft unsegmented marine worms that have a threadlike proboscis and the ability to stretch and contract | ||
| beard worm, pogonophoran slender animal with tentacles and a tubelike outer covering; lives on the deep ocean bottom | ||
| nematode, nematode worm, roundworm unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic | ||
| worm - screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack | ||
| screw a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head | ||
| worm - a software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network; "worms take advantage of automatic file sending and receiving features found on many computers" | ||
| worm - a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect | ||
| louse, insect, dirt ball | ||
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Wiktionary 
- worm (Noun)
A generally tubular invertebrate of the annelid phylum. - worm (Noun)
A contemptible or devious being. - worm (Noun)
A self-replicating program that propagates through a network. - worm (Noun)
A graphical representation of the total runs scored in an innings. - worm (Noun)
Anything helical, especially the thread of a screw. - worm (Noun)
A dragon or mythological serpent. - worm (Noun)
An internal tormentor; something that gnaws or afflicts one's mind with remorse. - worm (Verb)
To make one's way with a crawling motion. - worm (Verb)
To work one's way by artful or devious means. - worm (Verb)
To work one's way or oneself into gradually or slowly; to insinuate. - worm (Verb)
To effect, remove, drive, draw, or the like, by slow and secret means; often followed by out. - worm (Verb)
To obtain information from someone through artful or devious means. - worm (Verb)
To fill in the contlines of a rope before parcelling and serving. - worm (Verb)
To deworm an animal. - worm (Verb)
To move with one's body dragging the ground. - worm (Verb)
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. - worm (Verb)
To clean by means of a worm; to draw a wad or cartridge from, as a firearm.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- worm (n.)
A creeping or a crawling animal of any kind or size, as a serpent, caterpillar, snail, or the like. - worm (n.)
Any small creeping animal or reptile, either entirely without feet, or with very short ones, including a great variety of animals; as, an earthworm; the blindworm. - worm (n.)
Any helminth; an entozoon. - worm (n.)
Any annelid. - worm (n.)
An insect larva. - worm (n.)
Same as Vermes. - worm (n.)
An internal tormentor; something that gnaws or afflicts one's mind with remorse. - worm (n.)
A being debased and despised. - worm (n.)
Anything spiral, vermiculated, or resembling a worm - worm (n.)
The thread of a screw. - worm (n.)
A spiral instrument or screw, often like a double corkscrew, used for drawing balls from firearms. - worm (n.)
A certain muscular band in the tongue of some animals, as the dog; the lytta. See Lytta. - worm (n.)
The condensing tube of a still, often curved and wound to economize space. See Illust. of Still. - worm (n.)
A short revolving screw, the threads of which drive, or are driven by, a worm wheel by gearing into its teeth or cogs. See Illust. of Worm gearing, below. - worm (v. i.)
To work slowly, gradually, and secretly. - worm (v. t.)
To effect, remove, drive, draw, or the like, by slow and secret means; -- often followed by out. - worm (v. t.)
To clean by means of a worm; to draw a wad or cartridge from, as a firearm. See Worm, n. 5 (b). - worm (n.)
To cut the worm, or lytta, from under the tongue of, as a dog, for the purpose of checking a disposition to gnaw. The operation was formerly supposed to guard against canine madness. - worm (n.)
To wind rope, yarn, or other material, spirally round, between the strands of, as a cable; to wind with spun yarn, as a small rope.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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A generally tubular invertebrate of the annelid phylum. -
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A self-replicating program that propagates widely through a network. -
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To rid of intestinal worms.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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See IMPLEMENTS.
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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To worm out; to obtain the knowledge of a secret by craft, also to undermine or supplant. He is gone to the diet of worms; he is dead and buried, or gone to Rothisbone.
Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗
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Tread on a worm and it will turn.
Wikipedia 
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A worm is an invertebrate animal with a long body and (in most cases) no legs. The most common worm is the "earth worm", a type of annelid. In some countries, people eat earthworms.
There are over 5 500 known species of worms. They can be found everywhere, except in polar or dry climates. Their size varies: they can be between two centimeters and about three metres in length. The biggest known earthworm is the Giant Gippsland Earthworm, one of about 1 000 earthworm species found in Australia. They are usually about 80cm in length, but can grow to about 3 metres. Some other worms are Tapeworm, Ringworm, and both of those worms are parasites!
The most common earthworm (in Europe, and most other temperate climate regions) can grow to a size of about 20-25 cm when extended.
Most earthworms can regrow lost segments. This capability varies by species though.
Other common worms include roundworms and flatworms. Some animals are also called worms, but do not belong to this group. For example, the inchworm is a type of caterpillar, and the slow-worm is a legless lizard.
