Definitions for INCHWORM
ˈɪntʃˌwɜrminch·worm

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1. measuring worm, inchworm, loopernoun

   small hairless caterpillar having legs on only its front and rear segments; mostly larvae of moths of the family Geometridae

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1. inchwormnoun

   The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.

2. Etymology: From inch + worm.

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1. inchworm

   The geometer moths are moths belonging to the family Geometridae of the insect order Lepidoptera, the moths and butterflies. Their scientific name derives from the Ancient Greek geo γεω (derivative form of γῆ or γαῖα "the earth"), and metron μέτρον "measure" in reference to the way their larvae, or inchworms, appear to measure the earth as they move along in a looping fashion. A very large family, it has around 23,000 species of moths described, and over 1400 species from six subfamilies indigenous to North America alone. A well-known member is the peppered moth, Biston betularia, which has been subject of numerous studies in population genetics. Several other geometer moths are notorious pests.

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1. inchworm

   An inchworm is a small type of caterpillar or larva, from the Geometridae family of moths, that is known for its distinctive method of movement. By contracting its body, it brings its hind section forward to meet the front section, then extends its front section forward again, causing it to move along in a looping, "inch by inch" manner, hence the name. They are usually green and about 1 inch long.

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1. Inchwormnoun

   the larva of any geometrid moth. See Geometrid

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1. Inchworm

   "Inchworm", also known as "The Inch Worm", is a song originally performed by Danny Kaye in the 1952 film Hans Christian Andersen. It was written by Frank Loesser. The song has become a popular children's song and is best known for its arithmetical chorus: Towards the end of the song, the verses are sung in counterpoint with this chorus. Frank Loesser loved the intellectual challenge of such contrapuntal composition which he also did in other works such as Tallahassee. The composer received a letter of appreciation, signed pseudonymously, "Your respectfully, a Kansas inchworm", He was so touched by this that he placed a large advertisement in the largest newspaper in Lawrence, Kansas — the Daily Journal World — in thanks. His correspondent wrote again, revealing herself to be teacher Emily Preyer. In the film, a children's chorus sings the "arithmetic" section over and over inside a small classroom, dolefully and by rote, while Andersen, listening just outside, gazes at an inchworm crawling on the flowers and sings the main section of the song. It has been recorded by many singers, including Rachelle Ferrell, The Brothers Creeggan, Anne Murray, Paul McCartney, Kenny Loggins, We Five, John Lithgow, Mary Hopkin, Doris Day, Dan Zanes, Kurt Wagner and Patricia Barber, and has been performed in skits on Jim Henson's Sesame Street and The Muppet Show; the song was done once by Charles Aznavour in a regular sketch, and once again with Danny Kaye and the Muppets when he hosted the show. In the Quantum Leap episode Another Mother, Al sang it as a lullaby. It was used in a 1995 episode of the UK television programme BBC Horizons, entitled "Nanotopia", during a segment explaining the "assemblers" of Eric Drexler. Performed instrumentally, it was a regular feature of the John Coltrane Quartet's repertoire. The song also briefly featured in the popular British schools drama Grange Hill, being sung by the school choir during rehearsals. There was also a Hebrew version of the song, sung by children and a male singer. In 2010, twice Ivor Novello Awards-nominated band The Leisure Society performed the song for the American Laundromat Records kindie compilation, "Sing Me to Sleep - Indie Lullabies." A recording of Danny Kaye singing it was used as the underscoring for a shadow puppet segment on Captain Kangaroo.

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How to pronounce INCHWORM?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of INCHWORM in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of INCHWORM in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of INCHWORM in a Sentence

1. Albert P. Ryder:

   Have you ever seen an inchworm crawl up a leaf or a twig, and then, clinging to the very end, revolve in the air, feeling for something, to reach something That's like me. I am trying to find something out there beyond the place on which I have footing.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=INCHWORM
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Inchworm
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inchworm
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/INCHWORM
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=INCHWORM