Definitions

1. verb

to move in a low, smooth, and sinuous motion, typically on a belly, as a snake; to move stealthily or quietly.

“The snake began to slither through the grass, evading the hikers.”

2. verb

to move or pass in a sinuous or winding course, as a stream or a road.

“The river slithered through the valley, creating a picturesque landscape.”

3. noun

an instance of moving in a sinuous or winding course.

“The slither of the snake through the grass was mesmerizing.”

4. noun

the act or manner of moving in a sinuous or winding course.

“The slither of the river was a major concern for the engineers.”