1. the larva of a geometrid moth that moves by arching its body and bringing its rear end forward to meet its front end

1. to move slowly and carefully like an inchworm, advancing bit by bit

Examples

• The green inchworm slowly made its way across the leaf.
• Children love watching inchworms move in their distinctive looping motion.
• The inchworm measured about two inches when fully extended.
• She had to inchworm her way through the narrow tunnel.
• The climber inchwormed up the rock face, moving one hand at a time.
• Traffic was inchworming along the congested highway.
• The baby inchwormed across the floor on his belly.