GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Inchworm (?), n. (Zool.) The larva of any geometrid moth. It progresses forward by first bringing the rear end of the body forward, forming a loop, then moving the front part of the body; called also measuring worm,  measuringworm, spanner, and looper.  See Geometrid.
   
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   Looper (lo͞opˈẽr), n.
   1. An instrument, as a bodkin, for forming a loop in yarn, a cord, etc.
   
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   2. (Zool.) The larva of any species of geometrid moths. See Geometrid.
   
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