nightcrawler
noun C2- An earthworm of the species Lumbricus terrestris, known for its large size and nocturnal surfacings.
- More generally, any arbitrarily large earthworm, especially those favored in angling.
- A person or creature who prowls in the night-time.
Plural nightcrawlers
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