measuring worm
measuring worm · measuring worms
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The larva of a moth of the family GeometridaeThe larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.
Meaning
1 sensesThe larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.
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More definitions
- small hairless caterpillar having legs on only its front and rear segments; mostly larvae of moths of the family Geometridae
Translations
4 languagesУкраїнська
By meaning 1
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Русский
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Origin
So called because their gradual movement seems to be measuring the ground; compare inchworSo called because their gradual movement seems to be measuring the ground; compare inchworm.
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Forms
plural: measuring worms| Singular | measuring worm |
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