Pronunciation: [kɹˈɔːlɪŋz] (IPA) 
The word "crawlings" is spelled with a "w" after the "r" to indicate the sound of a /w/ consonant. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈkrɔːlɪŋz/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound /ɔː/, followed by an "l" sound /l/ and the "-ings" ending which sounds like /ɪŋz/. "Crawlings" is a plural noun that refers to the slow, creeping movements made by creatures like insects or small animals on the ground.
Crawlings refers to the act of crawling, usually done by an animal or a young child, where they move forward on hands and knees or with their body close to the ground. It is a type of movement performed by creatures that do not yet possess the ability to walk or by some animals as part of their natural way of moving. Crawling involves the use of limbs, such as hands, knees, or elbows, in contact with the ground, allowing for slow progress across a surface.
The term "crawlings" can also be used to describe a specific set of movements made by insects or other small creatures, such as the creeping and crawling insects found on the ground or walls. In this context, crawlings highlight the way these creatures traverse surfaces using their multiple legs or specialized appendages.
The word "crawlings" can also be used metaphorically to describe a sensation of discomfort or uneasiness that causes one to feel as though insects, worms, or ants are crawling under their skin. This figurative usage implies a psychological or physical state characterized by uneasy restlessness or irritability.
Overall, "crawlings" represents the action of crawling, either as a form of locomotion, for small creatures or people who are not capable of walking, or as a metaphorical description of sensations and feelings associated with insects or discomfort.
The word "crawlings" is derived from the verb "crawl", which has an Old English origin. In Old English, the verb "crawl" was spelled "crawlan", and it eventually evolved into the Middle English word "crawlen". The suffix "-ings" is added to the verb root to create a noun form, indicating multiple instances or a continuous action. Therefore, "crawlings" refers to multiple instances of crawling or a continuous crawling motion.
