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measuring worm

or meas·ur·ing·worm

[ ]

noun

, Older Use.


measuring worm

noun

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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.

A brown measuring-worm was measuring the lady for garments she needed but would never wear.

In walking, they bring the hind feet up to the front ones, doubling the body into a loop like the canker- or measuring-worm.

A traditional serpent described as moving by jerks like a measuring worm, to which also the name is applied.

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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