worm
Pronunciation:
/wɜːm//wɝm/noun
Definitions
A generally tubular invertebrate of the annelid phylum; an earthworm.
More loosely, any of various tubular invertebrates resembling annelids but not closely related to them, such as velvet worms, acorn worms, flatworms, or roundworms.
A type of wingless "dragon", especially a gigantic sea serpent.
Either a mythical "dragon" (especially wingless), a gigantic sea serpent, or a creature that resembles a Mongolian death worm.
verb
Definitions
To make (one's way) with a crawling motion.
Example: We wormed our way through the underbrush.
To move with one's body dragging the ground.
To work one's way by artful or devious means.
To work (one's way or oneself) (into) gradually or slowly; to insinuate.
Example: He wormed his way into the organization