measuring worm
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measuring worm
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So called because their gradual movement seems to be measuring the ground; compare inchworm.
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noun larva
| 한국어 | 자벌레 jabeolle |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 尺蠖 shakkaku, 尺取り虫 shakutorimushi |
| 中文 | 尺蠖 chǐhuò |
| Português | medideira, lagarta mede-palmos, marca-passo, bicho agrimensor |
| Русский | гу́сеница gúsenica |
| Tiếng Việt | sâu đo |
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title = {measuring worm},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/measuring%20worm},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
