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slithering

/ˈslɪð.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈslɪð.ɚ.ɪŋ/

slithering around

slithering out

slithering over

slitheringadjective

/ˈslɪð.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈslɪð.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

serpentantQui se déplace en ondulant ou en glissant comme un serpent.

The slithering snake made its way through the grass, barely making a sound.

Le serpent serpentant avançait dans l'herbe, sans presque faire de bruit.

Definitions

Moving smoothly and quietly with a twisting or sliding motion, often resembling the movement of a snake.

The slithering snake made its way through the grass, barely making a sound.

Synonyms

slitheringnoun

slitherings

/ˈslɪðərɪŋ/

/ˈslɪðɚɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as a noun, denoting the act or process of slithering.

Translations

reptationTerme soutenu, surtout pour le mouvement ondulant d’un serpent.

The snake's nearly silent slithering sent shivers down her spine.

La reptation presque silencieuse du serpent lui donna des frissons dans le dos.

Additional translations

glissementSens plus général, quand le mouvement est décrit sans insister sur l’image du serpent.

Definitions

The act or process of moving smoothly and quietly with a twisting or sliding motion.

The snake's nearly silent slithering sent shivers down her spine.

slitherverb

slithering

ing-form

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

slithernoun

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.