Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sidewind
verb
/ˈsaɪdˌwaɪnd/
Definition
To move or blow at an angle from the side; to approach sideways.
Examples
- The car sidewinded through the curves of the mountain road.
- During the storm, the rain came down sidewind, making it difficult to walk outside.
- She approached the conversation sidewind, easing into the topic instead of diving straight in.
Meaning
In a broader sense, sidewind can refer to the action of something or someone moving laterally, often used in contexts such as navigation or strategy.
Synonyms
- slant
- amble
- navigate
- zigzag
