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inchworm

/ɪntʃwɜːrm/ noun · British & US
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What does inchworm mean?

noun

A caterpillar that has a habit of moving in a looping or inching motion, typically with its body in a series of arches.

Example

"The inchworms were eating the leaves of the plant, leaving behind a trail of silk threads."

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