Definition of Worm

Noun: worm  wurm

  1. 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
     
  2. A person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
    - louse[2], insect, dirt ball
     
  3. 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"
     
  4. Screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack
Verb: worm  wurm
  1. To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
    "The prisoner wormed in discomfort";
    - writhe, wrestle, wriggle, squirm, twist
     
  2. Introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
    "He wormed himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table";
    - insinuate

See also:
worldwide
wormcast

Anagrams containing the word worm

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