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measuring worm

measuring worm noun: the larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.

Noun

measuring worm (plural measuring worms)

  1. The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.

measuring worm meaning in Vietnamese

measuring worm in Vietnamese

larva
sâu đo

Synonyms of measuring worm

Forms of measuring worm

pluralmeasuring worms

Origin of measuring worm

So called because their gradual movement seems to be measuring the ground; compare inchworm.

Questions about measuring worm

What does measuring worm mean?
Measuring worm means the larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.
What is measuring worm in Vietnamese?
Measuring worm in Vietnamese is sâu đo. See Measuring worm meaning in Vietnamese.
What part of speech is measuring worm?
Measuring worm is a noun.
What is the plural of measuring worm?
The plural of measuring worm is measuring worms.

Words near measuring worm in the dictionary

  1. measuring tapes
  2. measuring the drapes
  3. measuring up
  4. measuring wheel
  5. measuring wheels
  6. measuring worm
  7. measuring worms
  8. measuringly
  9. measurings
  10. meat
  11. meat and drink

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