n. In entomology, a measuring-worm; a geometrid larva: same as geometer, 3.n. Hence plural The adult geometrid moths, Geometridæ or Geometrina. Also called measure-moths and land-measurers.n. An implement used in uniting the ends of strips cut from rags for the woof or filling of rag carpets.n. In the plural, buck-shot of large size.