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slithering

/ˈslɪθərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does slithering mean?

verb

Moving or spreading in a smooth, sinuous, and often stealthy manner, typically on a flat surface. Past tense of slither.

Example

"The snake slithered silently through the grass."

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