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Caterpillar vs. Earthworm

Caterpillar and Earthworm Definitions

Caterpillar

The wormlike larva of a butterfly or moth.

Earthworm

Any of various terrestrial annelid worms of the class Oligochaeta, especially those of the family Lumbricidae, that burrow into and help aerate and enrich soil.

Caterpillar

Any of various insect larvae similar to those of the butterfly or moth.

Earthworm

A worm that lives in the ground.

Caterpillar

The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm
The bird just ate that green caterpillar.

Earthworm

A worm of the family Lumbricidae, or, more generally, of the suborder Lumbricina.
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Caterpillar

A vehicle with a caterpillar track; a crawler

Earthworm

(figurative) A contemptible person; a groveller.

Caterpillar

(maths) A set of subtrees of a tree

Earthworm

Any worm of the genus Lumbricus and allied genera, found in damp soil. One of the largest and most abundant species in Europe and America is L. terrestris; many others are known; - called also angleworm and dewworm.

Caterpillar

The larval state of a butterfly or any lepidopterous insect; sometimes, but less commonly, the larval state of other insects, as the sawflies, which are also called false caterpillars. The true caterpillars have three pairs of true legs, and several pairs of abdominal fleshy legs (prolegs) armed with hooks. Some are hairy, others naked. They usually feed on leaves, fruit, and succulent vegetables, being often very destructive, Many of them are popularly called worms, as the cutworm, cankerworm, army worm, cotton worm, silkworm.

Earthworm

A mean, sordid person; a niggard.
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Caterpillar

A plant of the genus Scorpiurus, with pods resembling caterpillars.

Earthworm

Terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers

Caterpillar

A wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth

Caterpillar

A large vehicle that is driven by caterpillar tracks; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work

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