sidewind

English

Etymology 1

Pronunciation

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Verb

sidewind (third-person singular simple present sidewinds, present participle sidewinding, simple past and past participle sidewinded or sidewound)

  1. (intransitive) To move sideways, especially in a series of S-shaped curves

Etymology 2

side +‎ wind

Alternative forms

side wind, side-wind

Pronunciation

Etymology 3

side +‎ wind

Noun

sidewind (plural sidewinds)

  1. A wind blowing from the side.