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View definitions for worm

worm

noun as in grub

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noun as in maggot

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verb as in edge

verb as in squirm

verb as in wangle

verb as in writhe

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The rocks are densely covered by Bathymodiolus mussels, tube worms, shrimp, amphipods, and vivid purple sea cucumbers.

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The sensor performed equally well and revealed programmed DNA breaks that occur during the worm's development.

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Sometimes I find myself underground, following the path of a worm as it burrows through miles of subterranean soil.

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“They say the early bird gets the worm. But isn’t it a bit too early for worms?”

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In fact, they were having a fine old time worming their way through the tunnel.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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