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单词 measuringworm
释义

measuringworm

or meas·ur·ing worm

[ mezh-er-ing-wurm ]
/ ˈmɛʒ ər ɪŋˌwɜrm /

noun

the larva of any geometrid moth, which progresses by bringing the rear end of the body forward and then advancing the front end.
Also called inchworm, looper, spanworm.

Origin of measuringworm

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; measuring + worm

Words nearby measuringworm

measure up, measure zero, measuring cup, measuring jug, measuring spoon, measuringworm, meat, meatal, meat and drink to one, meat and potatoes, meat ax
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British Dictionary definitions for measuringworm

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 loopsAlso called: looper, inchworm
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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