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Sideswipe Definition & Meaning

sideswipe
noun
  1. a glancing blow from or on the side of something (especially motor vehicles)
verb
  1. strike from the side

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Frequently asked questions

What does sideswipe mean?
a glancing blow from or on the side of something (especially motor vehicles) strike from the side
What part of speech is sideswipe?
Sideswipe is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does sideswipe have?
Sideswipe has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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