What does slither mean?

vi. to move in a smooth, continuous way, like a snake does; to slide or move along a surface with difficulty, often because it is slippery or steep

slither

🇺🇸 /ˈslɪðər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈslɪðə(r)/

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intransitive verb

to move in a smooth, continuous way, like a snake does

The snake slithered away as we approached.

to slide or move along a surface with difficulty, often because it is slippery or steep

They were slithering around on the ice.

to move in a smooth, continuous way, like a snake does; to slide or move along a surface with difficulty, often because it is slippery or steep

3rd Present slithers

Past slithered

Perfect slithered

Progressive slithering