sidewinder US
ˈsaɪdˌwaɪndər
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Definition of sidewinder - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
wildlifeTECH.USNorth American rattlesnake known for sidewindingTECH.US
  • The sidewinder is common in desert areas.
horned rattlesnake
2.
baseball pitcherTECH.USpitcher who throws the ball sidearmTECH.US
  • The sidewinder struck out the batter with ease.
3.
militaryTECH.USUS missile with infrared homing capabilitiesTECH.US
  • The fighter jet launched a sidewinder at the target.
missile projectile rocket
4.
behaviorRareUSperson who is deceitful or evasiveRareUS
  • He was known as a sidewinder, always avoiding direct answers.
deceiver fraudster trickster
5.
actionsRareUSheavy swinging blow from the sideRareUS
  • He knocked him out with a sidewinder.
haymaker roundhouse
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Images of sidewinder

  • sidewinder: North American rattlesnake known for sidewinding
    North American rattlesnake known for sidewinding
  • sidewinder: US missile with infrared homing capabilities
    US missile with infrared homing capabilities

Origin of sidewinder

English, side (flank) + winder (one that winds)

Terms related to sidewinder

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
camouflagedesertpredatorrattlesnakereptilesnakevenomballbaseballpitcherplayersidearm

Examples of sidewinder in a sentence

  • The sidewinder's unique movement helps it navigate the desert.
  • The team recruited a sidewinder for their bullpen.
  • Fans cheered as the sidewinder delivered a perfect pitch.
  • The sidewinder locked onto the enemy aircraft.
  • A sidewinder was ready for deployment.
  • Watch out for that sidewinder in the office.

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  1. French:crotale des sables, lanceur latéral, ...
  2. German:Seitenwinder-Klapperschlange, Sidewinder, ...
  3. Italian:sidewinder, missile, ...
  4. Spanish:crotalo, lanzador lateral, ...
  5. Portuguese:cascavel-de-chifre, arremessador lateral, ...
  6. Chinese:响尾蛇, 侧投手, ...
  7. Japanese:サイドワインダー, サイドアーム投手, ...
  8. Arabic:أفعى السايدويندر, رامٍ جانِبيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סַיְידְוִינְדֶר, מַגִּישׁ סַיְידְאָרְם, ...
  10. Russian:гремучник, сайдвайндер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бокохід, сайдвайндер, ...
  12. Hindi:साइडवाइंडर, साइडआर्म पिचर, ...

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