sandworm
noun
sand·worm
ˈsan(d)-ˌwərm 
: any of various sand-dwelling polychaete worms: such as
a
: any of several large burrowing worms (especially genus Nereis) often used as bait
b
: lugworm
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One of the key sequences of Dune: Part Two is when Chalamet’s Paul Atreides rides a sandworm for the first time.
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2024
So Paul assimilates into the Fremen world, learning to survive in the desert, ride the gigantic sandworms that populate it, and eventually gain enough local cred to woo Chani (Zendaya), a Fremen woman tasked with mentoring him.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2024
Whether the noisy response to the sandworm item will lead to even more outlandish designs remains to be seen, as products can be in development for up to 18 months ahead of a film’s release.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2024
Dune: Part Two's cast have finally come face-to-face with AMC Theaters' viral sandworm popcorn bucket.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
Scientifically speaking, the impressive size of these sandworms may be their most glaring problem.
—Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2024
And since the final image is of her, a full-grown, nonpregnant woman literally turning her back on the whole mess and preparing to ride a sandworm into the sunset, maybe there is hope for us all.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
Armed with sandworms, big screen spectacle and the star power of Timothée Chalamet, Denis Villeneuve ’s science fiction epic stormed the North American box office this weekend earning $81.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
—Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2024
How: Stripers can be lazy at this time of year, which is why bloodworms, clams, and sandworms are some of the most productive baits.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 Mar. 2024
Christian Holub, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2024
So Paul assimilates into the Fremen world, learning to survive in the desert, ride the gigantic sandworms that populate it, and eventually gain enough local cred to woo Chani (Zendaya), a Fremen woman tasked with mentoring him.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2024
Whether the noisy response to the sandworm item will lead to even more outlandish designs remains to be seen, as products can be in development for up to 18 months ahead of a film’s release.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2024
Dune: Part Two's cast have finally come face-to-face with AMC Theaters' viral sandworm popcorn bucket.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
Scientifically speaking, the impressive size of these sandworms may be their most glaring problem.
—Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2024
And since the final image is of her, a full-grown, nonpregnant woman literally turning her back on the whole mess and preparing to ride a sandworm into the sunset, maybe there is hope for us all.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
Armed with sandworms, big screen spectacle and the star power of Timothée Chalamet, Denis Villeneuve ’s science fiction epic stormed the North American box office this weekend earning $81.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
—Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2024
How: Stripers can be lazy at this time of year, which is why bloodworms, clams, and sandworms are some of the most productive baits.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Sandworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandworm. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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