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slither

UK
/ˈslɪðə/
US
/ˈslɪðɚ/
slither around
slither out
slither over

Translations

slithernoun
slithers
pl
UK
/ˈslɪðə/
US
/ˈslɪðɚ/
The snake made a quick slither across the forest floor.
Le serpent a effectué un rapide glissement sur le sol de la forêt.
Additional translations
lamelleSurtout en anglais britannique dialectal, pour une fine tranche ou un mince morceau.
slitherverb
slithered
Past Simple
slithered
Past Participle
slithering
Gerund
UK
/ˈslɪð.ə/
US
/ˈslɪð.ɚ/
se faufilerEn parlant d'un déplacement sinueux, comme celui d'un serpent.
The snake slithered silently through the grass.
Le serpent s'est faufilé silencieusement dans l'herbe.
Additional translations
glisserPour un déplacement instable sur une surface, en particulier sur un sol glissant ou boueux.
Synonyms
slide
glide
slip
slink
writhe
crawl

Definitions

slithernoun
A sliding, slipping movement, typically associated with the motion of a snake or similar creature.
The snake made a quick slither across the forest floor.
A thin, narrow piece or slice; a sliver (chiefly British dialect).
He cut himself a small slither of cheese.
slitherverb
To move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion, typically like a snake.
The snake slithered silently through the grass.
To slide or slip unsteadily on a surface.
The child slithered down the muddy hill.
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