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slither

/ˈslɪðə/

/ˈslɪðɚ/

slithernoun

slithers

/ˈslɪðə/

/ˈslɪðɚ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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

slithered

Past Simple

slithered

Past Participle

slithering

ing-form

/ˈslɪð.ə/

/ˈslɪð.ɚ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms