wiggler
noun
wig·gler
| \ ˈwi-g(ə-)lər
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Definition of wiggler
1
: a larva or pupa of the mosquito
— called also wriggler
2
: one that wiggles
Examples of wiggler in a Sentence
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In addition to mulch and groundcovers, which prevent evaporation and erosion, Shatynski practices vermicomposting, placing fruit and vegetable scraps and paper towels in red wiggler worm bins in her garage. — Dawn Standke, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Tally up your garden’s earth friendliness," 12 July 2018 He's written hits for the wigglers, while certainly giving the impression that his own music is made without regard for radio. — Andrew Dansby, Houston Chronicle, "Americana blurs the defining lines of country music," 25 Oct. 2017 Even restless pencil tappers and toe wigglers grew lethargic. — Valerie Strauss, Washington Post, "Hurricane victims are suffering without air conditioning. U.S. schools have faced the same problem for a long time.," 14 Sep. 2017 One pound of red wigglers will eat one pound of kitchen scraps a day. — Jeff Lowenfels, Alaska Dispatch News, "The summer may be ending, but gardening doesn’t have to," 1 Sep. 2017 Red wigglers like darkness and are surface feeders so a depth of 8 to 12 inches is sufficient for your box. — Patrice Hanlon, The Mercury News, "Tips for starting a worm composting bin," 30 Mar. 2017 Glass birdbath, $42.99; stand, $19.99; wiggler, $39.99. — Melody Shreve, star-telegram.com, "Get ready for summer with these products sure to encourage fun under the Texas sun," 1 June 2017 To count the little wigglers, Fink places the tadpoles into shallow pools and takes their picture. — National Geographic, "Watch 4,000 Endangered Toads Fly Commercial for Release Into Wild," 5 Dec. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wiggler.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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