Columbus
Columbus /kəˈlʌmbəs/
noun
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()
The state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
(
capital of Ohio
, Columbus
)
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
They explored the vibrant arts district in Columbus, filled with galleries and theaters.
They explored the vibrant arts district in Columbus, filled with galleries and theaters.
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A city in western Georgia on the Chattahoochee River; industrial center
(
Columbus
)
a city in western Georgia on the Chattahoochee River; industrial center
Columbus, Georgia, is not only an industrial center but also has rich cultural heritage sites.
Columbus, Georgia, is not only an industrial center but also has rich cultural heritage sites.
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A town in eastern Mississippi near the border with Alabama
(
Columbus
)
a town in eastern Mississippi near the border with Alabama
Near the Alabama border, Columbus, Mississippi, has a rich heritage and welcoming community.
Near the Alabama border, Columbus, Mississippi, has a rich heritage and welcoming community.
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Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506)
(
Christopher Columbus
, Columbus
, Cristobal Colon
, Cristoforo Colombo
)
Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506)
worm
worm /ˈwɝːm/
noun
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()
Any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
(
worm
)
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
The worm wriggled through the dirt, aerating the soil as it went
The worm wriggled through the dirt, aerating the soil as it went
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()
[Informal]
A person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
(
dirt ball
, insect
, louse
, worm
[Informal] )
a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
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Screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack
(
worm
)
screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack
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A software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network
(
worm
)
a software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network
Worms take advantage of automatic file sending and receiving features found on many computers
worms take advantage of automatic file sending and receiving features found on many computers
verb
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To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
(
worm
, wrestle
, wriggle
, squirm
, twist
, writhe
)
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
The prisoner writhed in discomfort
The prisoner writhed in discomfort
The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace
The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace