inchworm

inchworm
inchworm (n.) 1844, American English, from INCH (Cf. inch) (v.) + WORM (Cf. worm) (n.). Other old names for it included loaper caterpiller and surveyor, all from its mode of progress.

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  • Inchworm — Inch worm , n. (Zo[ o]l.) The larva of any geometrid moth. It progresses forward by first bringing the rear end of the body forward, forming a loop, then moving the front part of the body; called also {measuring} worm, {measuringworm}, {spanner} …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • inchworm — ☆ inchworm [inch′wʉrm΄ ] n. MEASURING WORM …   English World dictionary

  • Inchworm — Inchworms are the caterpillars of geometer moths.Inchworm can also mean: * Inchworm (song), a song from the film Hans Christian Andersen *Inchworm (toy), a ride on toy manufactured by Hasbro in the 1970s *Inchworm motor, an electric motor… …   Wikipedia

  • inchworm — Dropworm Drop worm (dr[o^]p w[^u]rm ), n. (Zo[ o]l.) The larva of any geometrid moth, which drops from trees by means of a thread of silk, as the {cankerworm} or {inchworm}. See {inchworm} and {geometrid}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Inchworm (song) — Inchworm , also known as The Inch Worm , is a song originally performed by Danny Kaye in the 1952 film Hans Christian Andersen . It was written by Frank Loesser.The song has become a popular children s song and is best known for its arithmetic… …   Wikipedia

  • Inchworm motor — The inchworm motor is a device that uses piezoelectric actuators to move a shaft with nanometer precision. The term is a trademark of the patent holder for this scheme, EXFO. The inchworm motor uses three piezo actuators connected together. The… …   Wikipedia

  • Inchworm (toy) — The Inchworm was a ride on toy for children produced by the Hasbro Corporation beginning in the early 1970s. A scooter with yellow wheels in the shape of a green caterpillar wearing a yellow hat, the Inchworm was jointed under the saddle so its… …   Wikipedia

  • inchworm — noun Date: circa 1861 looper 1 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • inchworm — /inch werrm /, n. measuringworm. [1860 65; INCH1 + WORM] * * * …   Universalium

  • inchworm — noun The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae. Syn: geometrid, looper, measuring worm, spanworm …   Wiktionary

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