wheal-worm (B2)
noun
Definition
Wheal-worm means alternative form of wheal-worm. [(archaic) Any of various insects or arachnids the bites of which produce raised sores.].
Examples
The article uses wheal-worm to mean alternative form of wheal-worm. [(archaic) Any of various insects or arachnids....
The teacher asked students to find wheal-worm in the reading.
Check the words around wheal-worm to choose the right meaning.
How to Use wheal-worm
- a/the wheal-worm (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a wheal-worm."
- wheal-worm in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked wheal-worm in context before translating it."
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