inchworm
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inch·worm
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Definition of inchworm
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The core program was a loop of deadlifts, inchworms, burpees, and hollow body holds, all of which are standard repertoire at my gym. — Zachary Lewis, cleveland.com, "Home exercise options abound with Studio Sweat OnDemand: Stretching Out," 23 Aug. 2019 By expanding the top surface while contracting the bottom surface, a flat robot can move along like an inchworm, to give one example. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "Researchers make a robotic fish with a battery for blood," 19 June 2019 Apparently at some point, perhaps millions of years ago, there was a bitter dispute between dogs and inchworms, and Daisy has not forgotten. — Dave Barry, miamiherald, "Classic '98: PSSST! Great investment advice! | Miami Herald," 30 Apr. 2018 Tiger Woods is back, Rory McIlroy is hot, Phil Mickelson is back and hot, Jordan Spieth is lurking, Dustin Johnson is hitting tee shots 600 yards, Rickie Fowler is going to dress like an inchworm and Justin Thomas will try to destroy them all. — Michael Rosenberg, SI.com, "Tiger Woods' Return Is the Big Story at Augusta, But It's Far From the Only One," 4 Apr. 2018 The elephant mascot shared its interpretive imitation of an inchworm — maybe a caterpillar? — during Alabama’s first-round win over No. — Michelle R. Martinelli, For The Win, "Alabama mascot bewitches crowd with 'inchworm' imitation," 17 Mar. 2018 The elephant mascot shared its interpretive imitation of an inchworm - maybe a caterpillar? - during Alabama's first-round win over No. — Michelle R. Martinelli, USA TODAY, "See Alabama mascot's 'inchworm' imitation," 17 Mar. 2018 This second new hand will go on the opposite end of the 58-foot arm, able to move like an inchworm by grabbing hold of special fixtures. — Marcia Dunn, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Spacewalking astronauts give new hand to robot arm," 24 Jan. 2018 This second new hand will go on the opposite end of the 58-foot arm, able to move like an inchworm by grabbing hold of special fixtures. — Marcia Dunn, Houston Chronicle, "Spacewalking astronauts give new hand to robot arm," 23 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'inchworm.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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inchworm
noun
inch·worm
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Kids Definition of inchworm
: a small caterpillar that is a larva of a moth and moves by bringing forward the hind part of the body and then extending forward the front part of the body