VERMICULATION

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does vermiculation mean? 

• VERMICULATION (noun)
  The noun VERMICULATION has 2 senses:

1. the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along

2. a decoration consisting of wormlike carvings

  Familiarity information: VERMICULATION used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• VERMICULATION (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural processes

Synonyms:

peristalsis; vermiculation

Hypernyms ("vermiculation" is a kind of...):

activity; bodily function; bodily process; body process (an organic process that takes place in the body)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A decoration consisting of wormlike carvings

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("vermiculation" is a kind of...):

carving (a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape)

embellishment (a superfluous ornament)

Derivation:

vermiculate (decorate with wavy or winding lines)