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wormed

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb worm has 1 sense
  1. writhe, wrestle, wriggle, worm, squirm, twist - 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"
    --1 is one way to move
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Definitions from the Web

Term: Wormed

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To have treated or purged oneself, an animal, or a plant for worms

Example Sentence: The veterinarian wormed the dog to protect it from potential parasites.

Sense 2: To have moved or wriggled one's way through a narrow space or tight passage

Example Sentence: The cat skillfully wormed its body through the small gap in the fence.

Sense 3: To have insinuated oneself into a situation or organization, especially in a subtle or sneaky manner

Example Sentence: The ambitious employee wormed his way into the senior management team.

Sense 4: To have threaded or fed a line through a narrow opening or hole

Example Sentence: The mechanic carefully wormed the electrical cable through the conduit.

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