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Topic: Animals

wooly

IPA: /ˈwʊli/

KK: /ˈwʊli/

adjective

Definition: Having a texture or appearance that is soft and fluffy, similar to wool.

Example: The wooly sweater kept me warm during the cold winter days.

worm

IPA: /wɜːrm/

KK: /wɜrm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move in a way that is similar to how a worm moves, often by twisting or wriggling.

Example: The cat watched as the mouse began to worm its way through the grass.

noun

Definition: A small, soft-bodied creature that often crawls and can be found in soil or decaying matter. It can also refer to a person who is considered weak or contemptible.

Example: The gardener found a worm while digging in the soil.

transitive verb

Definition: To move or twist in a way that resembles the movement of a small, long creature, or to manipulate something skillfully to achieve a desired result.

Example: She wormed her way into the group by being very friendly and helpful.

wormcast

IPA: /ˈwɜːrmˌkæst/

KK: /wɜrmkæst/

noun

Definition: A small mound of soil or sand created by earthworms as they break down organic material.

Example: The garden was full of wormcasts, enriching the soil with nutrients.

wormed

IPA: /wɜrmd/

KK: /wɜrmd/

adjective

Definition: Having been affected by woodworm, which are small insects that damage wood by boring into it.

Example: The old furniture was wormed and needed to be treated.

verb

Definition: To move in a twisting or squirming manner, often used to describe how a worm moves or how someone might move through a tight space.

Example: The cat wormed its way through the bushes to catch the bird.

wormer

IPA: /ˈwɜːrmər/

KK: /ˈwɜrmər/

noun

Definition: A type of medicine or substance that is used to kill worms in animals, often given to pets or livestock to treat infections caused by these parasites.

Example: The veterinarian prescribed a wormer to treat the dog's intestinal parasites.

wormier

IPA: /ˈwɜːrmiər/

KK: /ˈwɜrmɪər/

adjective

Definition: Having more characteristics of a worm; often used to describe something that is more wriggly or has more worm-like qualities.

Example: The soil in the garden became wormier after the rain, making it easier for plants to grow.

wormiest

IPA: /ˈwɜːrmi/

KK: /ˈwɜrmi/

adjective

Definition: Having the most worms or resembling worms in some way; often used to describe something that is very infested or full of worms.

Example: The old apple was the wormiest fruit in the basket, covered in tiny holes.

wormil

IPA: /ˈwɜːrmɪl/

KK: /ˈwɜrmɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of larva from certain flies that lives under the skin of animals and can cause sores.

Example: The veterinarian treated the dog for a wormil infection caused by a botfly larva.

wormlike

IPA: /ˈwɜːrmlaɪk/

KK: /ˈwɜrmˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Resembling or having characteristics of a worm, often in shape or movement.

Example: The creature moved in a wormlike manner across the ground.

wormy

IPA: /ˈwɜːrmi/

KK: /ˈwɜrmi/

adjective

Definition: Having worms or resembling worms; often used to describe something that is infested or damaged by worms.

Example: The old wood was wormy and needed to be replaced.

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