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Vocabulary Entry
slithering
|verb • adjective • noun
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V
verb
To move smoothly and quietly in a sinuous, sliding manner.
Example Sentences
"The snake was slithering through the grass."
"She watched the worms slithering in the soil."
"The child laughed as he pretended to be slithering like a serpent."
A
adjective
Characterized by the movement or actions of slithering.
Example Sentences
"The slithering movements of the eel captivated the fisherman."
"Her slithering dance performance was mesmerizing."
"He avoided the slithering creature that darted across his path."
N
noun
The act or process of moving in a slithering manner.
Example Sentences
"The slithering of the snake made it hard to spot."
"There was a slithering sound coming from the bushes."
"The slithering through the narrow passage was challenging."