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Inchworm (Noun)

Meaning

Small hairless caterpillar having legs on only its front and rear segments; mostly larvae of moths of the family Geometridae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The inchworm crawled slowly along the leaf eating the tender shoots as it moved.
  • In gardens, the inchworm is often considered a pest due to the damage it causes to plants.
  • After a few weeks, the inchworm attaches itself to a twig and forms a cocoon in which it will pupate.
  • Adult moths lay their eggs on leaves or stems and the larva that hatches is often referred to as an inchworm.
  • In some parts of the world, the inchworm is also known as a measuring worm due to its distinctive movement.

Synonyms

  • Measuring Worm
  • Looper

Hypernyms

  • Caterpillar
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