different between geometrid vs inchworm

English

Etymology

geometer +? -id

Noun

geometrid (plural geometrids)

1. (entomology) Any of the family Geometridae of moths
2. A larva of such moth, which when walking alternate legs and prolegs, giving the appearance of measuring

Synonyms

• (moth): geometer moth, geometrid moth

• (larva): inchworm, looper, measuring worm, spanworm

Translations

Adjective

geometrid (not comparable)

1. Relating to such moths

English

Etymology

inch +? worm. So called because their gradual movement seems to be measuring the ground; compare measuring worm.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /??nt?.w??m/
• (US) IPA^(key): /??nt?.w?m/

Noun

inchworm (plural inchworms)

1. The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.

Verb

inchworm (third-person singular simple present inchworms, present participle inchworming, simple past and past participle inchwormed)

1. To move in a looping fashion, like an inchworm.
2. To crawl or creep slowly.

Synonyms

• (larva): geometrid, looper, measuring worm, spanworm

Translations