grubworm

[ gruhb-wurm ]

noun

1. grub ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of grubworm¹

First recorded in 1745–55; grub + worm

Example Sentences

Finally the Birds, Insects, and smaller animals came together for the same purpose, and the Grubworm was chief of the council.

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The automatic dropped from his hand, and he crimped up like a stuck grubworm.

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So from that time the grubworm has only been able to wiggle in that way.

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What, shall that grubworm Pantilius have any effect upon me?

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What would be the fate of the corn if the grubworm were allowed to run riot, we do not presume to say.

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