many-legged worm
nounUK /ˈmɛni ˈlɛɡɪd wɜːm/
US /ˈmɛni ˈlɛɡɪd wɜːrm/
A many-legged worm is a small, long creature with lots of tiny legs that crawls on the ground.
The many-legged worm wiggled under a rock in the garden.
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2. A toy or craft made to look like a wiggly creature with many legs.
The kids made a many-legged worm out of pipe cleaners.
3. A playful name for a busy person who is always moving around.
My little brother is a many-legged worm at the playground.
4. A computer program or game character that moves in a wiggly, many-legged way.
In the game, the many-legged worm chased the hero through the maze.