Associations to the word «Sidewinder»

Wiktionary

SIDEWINDER, noun. A North American rattlesnake, Crotalus cerastes, that inhabits lowland deserts.
SIDEWINDER, noun. (slang) A person who is untrustworthy and dangerous.
SIDEWINDER, noun. (slang) (dated) A heavy swinging blow from the side which disables an adversary.

Dictionary definition

SIDEWINDER, noun. Small pale-colored desert rattlesnake of southwestern United States; body moves in an s-shaped curve.
SIDEWINDER, noun. Air-to-air missile with infrared homing device.

Wise words

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