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measuring worm
or meas·ur·ing·worm
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measuring worm
noun
- the larva of a geometrid moth: it has legs on its front and rear segments only and moves in a series of loops Also calledlooperinchworm
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Word History and Origins
Origin of measuring worm1
An Americanism first recorded in 1835–45
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Example Sentences
Therefore the rock is called Tutokanula, the measuring worm.
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A brown measuring-worm was measuring the lady for garments she needed but would never wear.
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In walking, they bring the hind feet up to the front ones, doubling the body into a loop like the canker- or measuring-worm.
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A traditional serpent described as moving by jerks like a measuring worm, to which also the name is applied.
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Just at this minute the Measuring Worm had a funny idea, and he wondered if the Caterpillars would be foolish enough to copy him.
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