worm

noun

  1. 1

    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

  2. 2

    screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack

  3. 3

    a software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network

    worms take advantage of automatic file sending and receiving features found on many computers

  4. 4

    a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

verb

  1. 1

    to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

    The prisoner writhed in discomfort

    The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace

Synonyms

Also useful for “worm”:Unscrambler