vermiculation

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noun

1. the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
• Syn:
peristalsis
• Ant:
anastalsis (for: peristalsis)
• Hypernyms:
bodily process, body process, bodily function, activity
2. a decoration consisting of wormlike carvings
• Derivationally related forms:
vermiculate
• Hypernyms:
carving, embellishment