Meaning of the word wriggle in English

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wriggle

US /ˈrɪɡ.əl/

UK /ˈrɪɡ.əl/

twist and turn with quick, writhing movements

Example:

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The worm continued to wriggle on the hook.

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She tried to wriggle free from his grasp.

Synonym:

squirm writhe jiggle twitch wiggle

a wriggling movement

Example:

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He gave a little wriggle to get comfortable.

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The fish made a final wriggle before going still.

Synonym:

squirm writhe jiggle twitch wiggle

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