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wriggle

noun verb

The act of wiggling

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Word length
7
Starts with
W
Ends with
E
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
12

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Pronunciation

ˈɹɪɡəl

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noun

  1. The act of wiggling

verb

  1. To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

    “The prisoner writhed in discomfort”

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Example Sentences

The prisoner writhed in discomfort
The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace

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