noun
nightcrawler
Nightcrawler (noun) means an earthworm of the species Lumbricus terrestris, known for its large size and nocturnal surfacings.
noun
1
An earthworm of the species Lumbricus terrestris, known for its large size and nocturnal surfacings.
2
More generally, any arbitrarily large earthworm, especially those favored in angling.
3
A person or creature who prowls in the night-time.
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Etymology
From night + crawler.
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What is the meaning of nightcrawler?
"nightcrawler" (noun) means an earthworm of the species Lumbricus terrestris, known for its large size and nocturnal surfacings.
What are the different meanings of nightcrawler?
"nightcrawler" has 3 main meanings: 1. An earthworm of the species Lumbricus terrestris, known for its large size and nocturnal surfacings; 2. More generally, any arbitrarily large earthworm, especially those favored in angling; 3. A person or creature who prowls in the night-time.