nemertine n 1: soft unsegmented marine worms that have a threadlike proboscis and the ability to stretch and contract [syn: {ribbon worm}, {nemertean}, {nemertine}, {proboscis worm}]
nemertine \nemertine\ n. Any of an order ({Nemertina}) of soft unsegmented marine worms having an eversible threadlike proboscis and the ability to stretch and contract. Syn: ribbon worm, nemertean, proboscis worm. [WordNet 1.5]