sidewipe

/sɪdˈwaɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

A side swipe, typically in a physical fight or a vehicle accident, where a part of the body or a vehicle makes contact with the side of another person or vehicle.

“The car’s mirror got damaged in the sidewipe with the other vehicle.”

Synonyms

  • car accident
  • glancing blow
  • side swipe

Antonyms

  • direct hit
  • head-on collision