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sideswipe

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side·swipe  (sdswp)
tr.v. side·swiped, side·swip·ing, side·swipes
To strike along the side in passing.
n.
1. A glancing blow on or along the side.
2. An incidental critical remark; a gibe.

sideswiper n.

sideswipe
Noun
1. an unexpected criticism of someone or something while discussing another subject
2. a glancing blow along or from the side
Verb
[-swiping, -swiped]
to make a sideswipe
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sideswipe - a glancing blow from or on the side of something (especially motor vehicles)
blow, bump - an impact (as from a collision); "the bump threw him off the bicycle"
Verb1.sideswipe - strike from the side
strike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon; "The teacher struck the child"; "the opponent refused to strike"; "The boxer struck the attacker dead"

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