WORM (AM) definition

noun

(1) Any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

(2) Screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack

(3) A software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network

"Worms take advantage of automatic file sending and receiving features found on many computers"

(4) A person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

verb

(5) To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

"The prisoner writhed in discomfort"

"The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace"