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slither definition

slither (slit̸h′ər)

intransitive verb

  1. to slip or slide on or as on a slope with a loose or broken surface
    1. to move along by sliding or gliding, as a snake
    2. to walk with a sliding motion

Etymology: ME slitheren, var. of slideren < OE sliderian, freq. < base of slidan, to slide

transitive verb

to cause to slither or slide

noun

a sliding, slithering motion

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