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noun
A blow with the side of something, such as the side of car that is changing lanes incautiously.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A catty or sarcastic remark.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Synonyms: gibe
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verb
To give a blow with the side, as to strike with the side of a car when turning.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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noun
a glancing blow from or on the side of something (especially motor vehicles)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: blow, bump
verb
strike from the side
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: strike
History
From side + swipe.
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
