Definition of vermiculate

• v. t. - To form or work, as by inlaying, with irregular lines or impressions resembling the tracks of worms, or appearing as if formed by the motion of worms.
• a. - Wormlike in shape; covered with wormlike elevations; marked with irregular fine lines of color, or with irregular wavy impressed lines like worm tracks; as, a vermiculate nut.
• a. - Crawling or creeping like a worm; hence, insinuating; sophistical.