Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdəl/
noun a sideways movement, especially one that is sneaky or cautious
A1 I saw a sidle in the garden.
A2 The sidle slowly made its way across the room.
B1 The sidle of the crab caught my attention at the beach.
B2 The sidle of the cat was graceful and elegant.
C1 The sidle of the snake was mesmerizing to watch.
C2 The sidle of the ballerina was a sight to behold.
verb to move sideways in a stealthy or cautious manner
A1 The cat tried to sidle past the dog without being noticed.
A2 She sidled up to the bar and ordered a drink.
B1 The politician tried to sidle away from the controversial topic during the interview.
B2 He sidled into the room, hoping to avoid any attention.
C1 The spy expertly sidled through the crowded marketplace without drawing any suspicion.
C2 She sidled up to the CEO at the networking event, hoping to make a good impression.
formal The waiter would sidle up to the table discreetly to take their orders.
informal I saw him sidle over to her at the party, trying to strike up a conversation.
slang The cat tried to sidle past the dog without getting caught.
figurative She always seemed to sidle her way into important conversations and decisions.
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