Dew Worm (Noun)
Meaning
Terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The dew worm's underground tunnels helped to aerate the soil and improve drainage in the garden.
- After a spring rain, dew worms emerged from the moist soil and were swept up by eager robins.
- The fisherman carefully selected a plump dew worm from his bait container and hooked it onto his line.
- Dew worms are an essential part of the ecosystem, breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients in the soil.
- As the sun rose over the dewy grass, dew worms began to burrow back into the warm soil, escaping the heat of the day.