Synonyms: worm
Definition: 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
Similar words: invertebrate
Definition: any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
Synonyms: worm
Definition: screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack
Similar words: screw
Definition: a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head
Synonyms: worm
Definition: a software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network
Usage: worms take advantage of automatic file sending and receiving features found on many computers
Similar words: malevolent program
Definition: a computer program designed to have undesirable or harmful effects
Synonyms: worm, louse, dirt ball, insect
Definition: a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
Similar words: unpleasant person, disagreeable person
Definition: a person who is not pleasant or agreeable
Synonyms: worm, wrestle, wriggle, writhe, twist, squirm
Definition: to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
Usage: The prisoner writhed in discomfort; The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace
Similar words: move
Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right