Worm Definition & Meaning
worm
- noun
- 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
- a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
- 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"
- screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack
- verb
- 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"
"Worm" in song lyrics
See how worm is used in real songs:
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"I put my hook in the pond I put my worm"
Aesop Rock — Blue in the Face -
"In the hook I put my trust in the worm"
Aesop Rock — Blue in the Face -
"Passionate the germ, and the book met the worm"
Aesop Rock f/ Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox) — Attention Span
Words that rhyme with worm
Usage tips for "worm"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "worm" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for worm to find words that pair well.