worm
Translation
worm
Examples
A bird was pulling a worm from the ground.
A bird was pulling a worm from the ground.
He has a worm in his computer.
He has a worm in his computer.
Grammar Patterns
a/the worm an invertebrate animal The early bird gets the worm.
a computer worm a type of malicious software A computer worm can spread very quickly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grub, maggot, larva; (computer) virus, malware
Etymology
From Old English 'wyrm', which originally meant serpent or dragon, due to the similar shape.
Memory Tips
Imagine a wiggling, squirming 'worm' on the ground after rain.