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WORMS

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There are 5 meanings of the word Worms.

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Worms - 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

Worms - 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

"He found a can of worms in the garden."
"The fisherman used worms as bait."
"She screamed when she saw worms in the apple."
"The bird ate the juicy worms from the soil."
"My dog loves to chase worms after the rain."
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Word Game Points

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

WORMS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is WORMS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, worms is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WORMS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is WORMS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, worms is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WORMS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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