Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdˌswaɪp/
noun a glancing blow or hit along the side of something, especially a vehicle
A1 I accidentally sideswiped the parked car while trying to parallel park.
A2 The sideswipe on my car was minor, but still required some repairs.
B1 The sideswipe from the other vehicle caused a dent in my car's door.
B2 The sideswipe resulted in a scratch along the entire length of the car.
C1 The sideswipe incident led to a lengthy insurance claim process.
C2 The sideswipe was caught on camera and used as evidence in the court case.
verb to strike or hit with a glancing blow along the side
A1 The car sideswiped the parked vehicle.
A2 The cyclist sideswiped the pedestrian on the sidewalk.
B1 The truck sideswiped the guardrail on the highway.
B2 The bus sideswiped the building while making a turn.
C1 The reckless driver sideswiped several cars in the parking lot.
C2 The storm sideswiped the coastal town, causing minor damage to buildings.
formal The driver was charged with a sideswipe accident on the highway.
informal I accidentally sideswiped a parked car while trying to parallel park.
slang Watch out for that car, it might sideswipe you if you get too close.
figurative Her cutting remark felt like a sideswipe to my self-esteem.
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