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sideswipe Definition and Meaning in English (sideswipe definition)

verb
Synonyms:grazeclip
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Sideswipe definition: To hit or strike something along its side with a glancing blow, often causing minor damage.

Definitions of Sideswipe

  1. 1verb

    To hit or strike something along its side with a glancing blow, often causing minor damage.

  2. 2verb

    To make an indirect or incidental critical remark about someone or something.

  3. 3noun

    A glancing blow delivered along the side of an object, typically from a vehicle.

Example Sentences

“The car tried to pass too closely and sideswiped the parked vehicle.”

“His speech contained a sideswipe at his political opponents.”

“It was just a minor sideswipe, so there wasn't much damage.”

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third person singularsideswipes
past tensesideswiped
present participlesideswiping

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Sideswipe definition: To hit or strike something along its side with a glancing blow, often causing minor damage.
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'Sideswipe' translates to 'sideswipe' in English. Sideswipe definition: To hit or strike something along its side with a glancing blow, often causing minor damage.
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