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WORMING

(noun, verb)
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There are 5 meanings of the word Worming.

Worming - as a noun

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
invertebrate17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dirt ballinsect8louse5

A software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network

Example: "Worms take advantage of automatic file sending and receiving features found on many computers"

Screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack

Worming - as a verb

To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

Example: "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squirm17twist8wrestle10wriggle12writhe12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"After the heavy rain, the worms came out of their worming holes."
"She brought a jar of worming bait to go fishing."
"My dog had a case of severe worming after playing in the park."
"He spent the afternoon worming in the garden to prepare the soil for planting."
"The farmers used organic worming methods to improve soil quality."
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Word Game Points

Is WORMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, worming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WORMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is WORMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, worming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WORMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is WORMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, worming is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WORMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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