English noun: vermiculation | |||
1. | vermiculation (process) the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along | ||
Synonyms | peristalsis | ||
Broader (hypernym) | activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process | ||
Antonyms | anastalsis | ||
2. | vermiculation (artifact) a decoration consisting of wormlike carvings | ||
Broader (hypernym) | carving, embellishment | ||