wormer noun. ['wǝ:mǝ] E17.
[from WORM verb + -ER¹.]
1. A person who tries to find something out or extract secrets from someone. E17.

2. Angling. A person who collects worms for, or uses worms as, bait. L19.

3. A screw fixed on the end of a rod, for withdrawing the charge or wad from a muzzle-loading gun. N. Amer. L19.

4. A preparation used to rid animals of worm infestations. M20.

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