noun
nightcrawler
Nightcrawler (noun) means the earthworm species Lumbricus terrestris, noted for its great size and for surfacing at night.
noun
1
The earthworm species Lumbricus terrestris, noted for its great size and for surfacing at night.
2
Any large earthworm, especially one used as fishing bait.
3
A person or creature that roams about at night.
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Etymology
Nightcrawler is formed from night and crawler.
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What is the meaning of nightcrawler?
"nightcrawler" (noun) means the earthworm species Lumbricus terrestris, noted for its great size and for surfacing at night.
What is another word for nightcrawler?
Other words for "nightcrawler" include wiggler, angleworm, nightwalker, fishworm, crawler, earthworm.
What are the different meanings of nightcrawler?
"nightcrawler" has 3 main meanings: 1. The earthworm species Lumbricus terrestris, noted for its great size and for surfacing at night; 2. Any large earthworm, especially one used as fishing bait; 3. A person or creature that roams about at night.
