Definition of Worms. Meaning of Worms. Synonyms of Worms
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Definition of Worms
Worm Worm Worm, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Wormed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Worming.]
To work slowly, gradually, and secretly.
When debates and fretting jealousy Did worm and work
within you more and more, Your color faded. --Herbert.
Worm Worm Worm, v. t.
1. To effect, remove, drive, draw, or the like, by slow and
secret means; -- often followed by out.
They find themselves wormed out of all power.
--Swift.
They . . . wormed things out of me that I had no
desire to tell. --Dickens.
2. To clean by means of a worm; to draw a wad or cartridge
from, as a firearm. See Worm, n. 5
(b) .
3. To cut the worm, or lytta, from under the tongue of, as a
dog, for the purpose of checking a disposition to gnaw.
The operation was formerly supposed to guard against
canine madness.
The men assisted the laird in his sporting parties,
wormed his dogs, and cut the ears of his terrier
puppies. --Sir W.
Scott.
4. (Naut.) To wind rope, yarn, or other material, spirally
round, between the strands of, as a cable; to wind with
spun yarn, as a small rope.
Ropes . . . are generally wormed before they are
served. --Totten.
