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sideswipe

American  
[sahyd-swahyp] / ˈsaɪdˌswaɪp /

verb (used with object)

sideswiped, sideswiping

  1. to scrape or hit with a sweeping stroke along the side.

    That car must’ve sideswiped mine when it backed out of the parking space.

noun

  1. a sweeping stroke or scrape along the side.

    We can fix that sideswipe and repaint the car door for a reasonable price.

    By checking your mirror before changing lanes, you can avoid sideswipes.
sideswipe British  
/ ˈsaɪdˌswaɪp /

noun

  1. a glancing blow or hit along or from the side

  2. an unexpected criticism of someone or something while discussing another subject

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to strike (someone) with such a blow

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of sideswipe

An Americanism first recorded in 1900–05; side 1 + swipe

Example Sentences

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Epic Games has also made Rocket League: Sideswipe and Fall Guys available on mobile.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2024

Rocket League Sideswipe, a mobile version of the popular car-based soccer game, is now available on iOS and Android.

From The Verge • Nov. 30, 2021

If that sounds tempting, you can download Sideswipe on iOS and Android now.

From The Verge • Nov. 30, 2021

What’s more the game will feature five playable Autobots in the form of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Wheeljack, and Grimlock.

From Forbes • Jun. 13, 2015

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