worming

1. 1
   noununcountable

   Giving an animal medicine to get rid of worms living inside its body.

   Like giving medicine to clear out tiny pests living inside a pet.

   The dog needs worming before it can stay at the kennel.

   Regular worming keeps your cat healthy and free of parasites.

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2. 2
   verb

   Present participle of worm. Use this form when the action is happening right now.

   She kept worming her way through the crowd to reach the front.

   He was worming his hand into the narrow gap behind the shelf.

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3. 3
   noununcountable

   When some yarn or thread bunches up on its own after it has been woven into cloth.

   Like a shoelace that twists and bunches up by itself.

   The weaver noticed worming in the fabric near the edge.

   Cheap thread often causes worming once the cloth is finished.

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