inchworm

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Definition of inchworm in English English dictionary

The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae

{i} type of small caterpillar

The larva of any geometrid moth

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

Related Terms

inchworms

plural of inchworm

Hyphenation

inch·worm

Synonyms

geometrid, looper, measuring worm, spanworm

Etymology

() From inch + worm.