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
(noun) screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack
(noun) 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"
(noun) a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
synonyms : dirt ball , insect , louse
(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"
synonyms : squirm , twist , wrestle , wriggle , writhe

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