Skip to definition.
Get the FREE one-click dictionary software for Windows or the iPhone/iPad and Android apps


Adjective: writhing  rI-dhing
  1. Moving in a twisting, snake-like or wormlike fashion
    "writhing worms";
    - wiggly, wriggling, wriggly
Verb: writhe  rIdh
  1. Move in a twisting or contorted motion (esp. when struggling)
    "The prisoner writhed in discomfort";
    - wrestle, wriggle, worm, squirm, twist

See also: moving, squirmy

Type of: move

Encyclopedia: Writhe

Nearest

write-in
write-in candidate
write-off
writer
writer's block
writer's cramp
writer's name
writhe
writhed
writhen
writhing
writing
writing arm
writing assignment
writing board
writing desk
writing implement
writing ink
writing pad
writing paper
writing style