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WORM

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There are 5 meanings of the word Worm.

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Worm - as a noun

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
invertebrate17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dirt ballinsect8louse5

A software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network

Example: "Worms take advantage of automatic file sending and receiving features found on many computers"

Screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack

Worm - as a verb

To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

Example: "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squirm17twist8wrestle10wriggle12writhe12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I found a worm in the garden."
"She used a worm as bait while fishing."
"The bird pulled a worm out of the ground."
"The fisherman threaded the worm onto the hook."
"After the rain, the sidewalk was covered in worms."
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Word Game Points

Is WORM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, worm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WORM has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is WORM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, worm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WORM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is WORM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, worm is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WORM has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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