measuring worm en · NOUN
Etymology
So called because their gradual movement seems to be measuring the ground; compare inchworm.
Meanings
- The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| measuring worms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
spanworm · inchworm · looper · geometrid
Translations (20)
ja 尺蠖 (larva) · pl miernikowiec (larva) · fi mittarimato (larva) · uk п'яду́н (larva) · ko 자벌레 (larva) · cmn 尺蠖 (larva) · bg педомерка (larva) · mi tāwhana (larva) · nv wónaalchʼilí (larva) · mi tāwhanawhana (larva) · vi sâu đo (larva) · pt lagarta mede-palmos (larva) · nv wóóshiyishí (larva) · pt bicho agrimensor (larva) · pt marca-passo (larva) · ja 尺取り虫 (larva) · pt medideira (larva) · ru гу́сеница (larva) · kk мүр көбелек (larva) · mi whangawhanga (larva)