What is another word for sidewinder?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪdwa͡ɪndə] (IPA)

Sidewinder is a snake that moves by sliding sideways, and the term is often used to describe someone who is sneaky or deceitful. Other synonyms for the word "sidewinder" include sly, cunning, and devious. Some people may also use the term "serpentine" to describe someone who is sneaky, as this word is often associated with the behavior of snakes. Other words that could be used as synonyms for "sidewinder" include sneaky, crafty, and underhanded. Whatever word is chosen, it is important to keep in mind the negative connotations associated with this type of behavior and to use caution when interacting with individuals who exhibit these traits.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      viper.

What are the hypernyms for Sidewinder?

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What are the hyponyms for Sidewinder?

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  • hyponyms for sidewinder (as nouns)

Usage examples for Sidewinder

Uttering a wild screech, he plunged his arm up to the elbow into its wriggling, deadly contents, and drew forth a vicious-looking sidewinder, or desert rattlesnake-a distinct species from the big diamond-back-and even more deadly.
"The Boy Scouts On The Range"
Lieut. Howard Payson
We killed two of them, a large one and a vicious little flat-headed sidewinder.
"Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico"
E. L. Kolb

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