Meaning of the word slither in English

What does slither mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

slither

US /ˈslɪð.ɚ/

UK /ˈslɪð.ər/

move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion

Example:

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The snake slithered through the tall grass.

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He watched the slug slither across the wet pavement.

Synonym:

slide glide crawl wriggle squirm

a slithering movement

Example:

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He felt a cold slither across his bare arm.

Synonym:

slide glide crawl wriggle squirm