Sidling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sidling is an adjective meaning present participle and gerund of sidle.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of sidle.
More Meanings
- The motion of one who sidles.
- Alternative spelling of sideling.
Example Sentences
Starring and shying at straws, with sidlings and plungings.
I stepped over the great western gate, and passed very gently, and sidling, through the two principal streets, only in my short waistcoat, for fear of damaging the roofs and eaves of the houses with the skirts of my coat.
Word Forms
- sidlings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sidestepping, sidestep, slink, scurrying, skulk, sneak.
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