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slither

/ˈslɪðə/

/ˈslɪðɚ/

slither around

slither out

slither over

slithernoun

slithers

/ˈslɪðə/

/ˈslɪðɚ/

Translations

скольжение

The snake's slither was barely audible on the dry leaves.

Скольжение змеи было едва слышно на сухих листьях.

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

Gerund

/ˈslɪð.ə/

/ˈslɪð.ɚ/

Translations

ползти

The lizard slithered away when it saw us approaching.

Ящерица поползла прочь, когда увидела, что мы приближаемся.

скользить

The snake began to slither across the grass.

Змея начала скользить по траве.

Additional translations

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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.

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