earthworm | ||
1. | [ noun ] (zoology) terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers | |
Synonyms: | fishworm fishing_worm wiggler nightwalker nightcrawler dew_worm red_worm crawler angleworm | |
Related terms: | oligochaete Oligochaeta | |
Similar spelling: |
earthwork |