sideswipe
IPA: sˈaɪdswˈaɪp
noun
- A blow with the side of something, such as the side of car that is changing lanes incautiously.
- A catty or sarcastic remark.
verb
- (transitive) To give a blow with the side, as to strike with the side of a car when turning.
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Examples of "sideswipe" in Sentences
- The reckless driver sideswiped the parked car, leaving a long scratch along its side
- During rush hour, it's common to see cars sideswipe each other in heavy traffic
- The cyclist narrowly avoided being sideswiped by the speeding truck
- The police officer witnessed the car sideswipe the pedestrian as it swerved onto the sidewalk
- The damage from the sideswipe was minimal, but it still required a trip to the auto body shop for repairs
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