1. the process of treating animals to remove parasitic worms
Usage: veterinary

1. present participle of worm: moving in a twisting, crawling manner
2. present participle of worm: gradually obtaining information through persistent questioning
Usage: informal

Examples

• The veterinarian recommended worming the puppies every few weeks.
• Regular worming helps keep pets healthy and parasite-free.
• She was worming her way through the narrow tunnel.
• The child was worming across the floor on his belly.
• He kept worming details about the surprise party from his sister.
• Stop worming information out of me about the test answers.
• The detective was worming his way into the suspect’s confidence.