v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Squirmed p. pr. & vb. n. Squirming. ] [ Cf. Swarm to climb a tree. ] To twist about briskly with contortions like an eel or a worm; to wriggle; to writhe. [ 1913 Webster ]
(v) to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling), Syn. wrestle, wriggle, squirm, worm, twist, Example:The prisoner writhed in discomfort; The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace