sidewinder

IPA: sˈaɪdwaɪndɝ

A North American rattlesnake, Crotalus cerastes, that inhabits lowland deserts.
(slang) A person who is untrustworthy and dangerous.
(slang, dated) A heavy swinging blow from the side which disables an adversary.
(baseball, colloquial) A pitcher who throws sidearm.
A type of middle-distance deep-sea trawler widely used during the 1960s and 1970s.

Examples of "sidewinder" in Sentences

The sidewinder snake moves gracefully across the desert sand, leaving a trail of smooth tracks behind
The sidewinder missile can change direction rapidly in flight, making it a powerful weapon
As the sun set over the canyon, we spotted a sidewinder lizard sunning itself on a rock
The sidewinder roller coaster twisted and turned through loops and drops, thrilling its riders
Be careful where you step in the desert, as a sidewinder could be hiding in the shadows, ready to strike