swarm

B1
Pronunciation
/swɔːm/
/swɔɹm/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.

2 Definition

A mass of people, animals or things in motion or turmoil.

Example Sentences
  • a swarm of meteorites
3 Definition

A group of nodes sharing the same torrent in a BitTorrent network.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To move as a swarm.

2 Definition

To teem, or be overrun with insects, people, etc.

3 Definition

To fill a place as a swarm.

4 Definition

To overwhelm as by an opposing army.

5 Definition

To climb by gripping with arms and legs alternately.

6 Definition

To breed multitudes.