Definitions

1. noun

A type of fictional creature, often depicted as a large, worm-like being that can cause death or destruction upon contact.

“The science fiction movie featured a massive deathworm that threatened the entire planet.”

2. proper noun

A specific term used to refer to the fictional creatures in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, a popular science fiction setting.

“The army commander deployed a squad to deal with the Deathworms on the battlefield.”