Definitions

1. noun

A type of venomous snake (Crotalus cerastes) found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, characterized by its ability to flatten its body and strike from the side.

“The hikers were warned about the presence of sidewinders in the desert region they were about to traverse.”

2. noun

A type of missile or aircraft with a side-to-side motion or trajectory.

“The military developed a new sidewinder missile system for its stealth fighter jets.”

3. verb

To move or turn in a zigzag or winding course, especially in a sidelong or oblique direction.

“The river sidewinder its way through the dense forest.”