English dictionary

worm

/w/[@]/rm/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

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

noun.animal

Source: WordNet 3.0
a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

noun.person

Synonyms dirt ball insect louse

Source: WordNet 3.0
a software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network

noun.communication

Examples
Worms take advantage of automatic file sending and receiving features found on many computers.

Source: WordNet 3.0
screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
A creeping or a crawling animal of any kind or size, as a serpent, caterpillar, snail, or the like.

noun

Source: webster1913

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

verb.motion

Synonyms squirm twist wrestle wriggle writhe

Source: WordNet 3.0
To work slowly, gradually, and secretly.

verb

Source: webster1913
To effect, remove, drive, draw, or the like, by slow and secret means; -- often followed by <i>out</i>.

verb

Source: webster1913