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sidling

/ˈsɪdlɪŋ/ /ˈsaɪdlɪŋ/

Meanings
adjective
Directed toward one side

Examples :

"The crab walked with a sidling motion across the sand. "
direction way

Related Words

Illustration reluctance

reluctance noun

/ɹɪˈlʌktəns/

Unwillingness to do something.

"Despite the tempting offer, Sarah showed a noticeable reluctance to stay late at the office. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration unobtrusive

unobtrusive adjective

/ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/ /ˌʌnəbˈtruːzɪv/

Not noticeable or blatant; inconspicuous.

"The new student sat quietly in the back of the classroom, an unobtrusive presence. "

Illustration directed

directed verb

/daɪˈɹɛktɪd/

To manage, control, steer.

"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration intransitive

intransitive adjective

/ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/

(grammar, of a verb) not transitive: not having, or not taking, a direct object

"The word "drink" is a transitive verb in "they drink wine", but an intransitive one in "they drink often.""

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration apologize

apologize verb

/əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/

(often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends

"My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."

Illustration obliquely

obliquely adverb

/əˈbliːkli/ /oʊˈbliːkli/

In an oblique manner; sideways.

"He looked at her obliquely, trying not to be noticed. "

Illustration earthquake

earthquake noun

/ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/

A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.

"The earthquake shook the school building during recess, causing some minor damage. "

Illustration inclination

inclination noun

/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

A physical tilt or bend.

"The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."

Illustration straightened

straightened verb

/ˈstreɪtənd/ /ˈstreɪtn̩d/

To cause to become straight.

"She straightened the picture frame on the wall. "