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slither

slith·er [ slíər ]


verb  (past and past participle slith·ered, present participle slith·er·ing, 3rd person present singular slith·ers)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb slide or cause something to slide: to move along a slippery or uneven surface, or make something slide along
We slithered down the muddy river bank.

2. intransitive verb glide: to slide along easily, using friction to move forward, as a snake does



noun  (plural slith·ers)
Definition:
 
gliding movement: a gliding, effortless movement

[12th century. Alteration of Old English slidrian "slide repeatedly" <slide]
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