Meaning of 'worm'

noun

any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes

noun

screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack

noun

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

Example: "worms take advantage of automatic file sending and receiving features found on many computers"

noun

a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

Synonyms: louse insect dirt ball

verb

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, especially when struggling

Example: "I wormed my way out of my attacker's grasp."

Synonyms: twist