noun
slithering
Slithering (noun) means the act of moving with a smooth, side-to-side gliding motion, as a snake does. Example: “The slithering of the snake through the leaves gave her a fright.”
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The act of moving with a smooth, side-to-side gliding motion, as a snake does.
"The slithering of the snake through the leaves gave her a fright."
How to use slithering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of gliding along the ground with a snake-like, side-to-side motion.
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Word forms
- Plural
- slitherings
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The _____ of the snake through the leaves gave her a fright.
Rhymes for slithering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “slithering” mean?
The word “slithering” means the act of moving with a smooth, side-to-side gliding motion, as a snake does. In plain terms, the action of gliding along the ground with a snake-like, side-to-side motion.
How do you use “slithering” in a sentence?
Here is “slithering” used in a sentence: “The slithering of the snake through the leaves gave her a fright.”
What part of speech is “slithering”?
“Slithering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of slithering?
"slithering" (noun) means the act of moving with a smooth, side-to-side gliding motion, as a snake does.
