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Nov 29, 2009
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meas•ur•ing•worm



Pronunciation: (mezh'ur-ing-wûrm"), [key]
n.
the larva of any geometrid moth, which progresses by bringing the rear end of the body forward and then advancing the front end. Also,meas'uring worm".Also called inchworm, looper, spanworm.

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