sidle

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Synonyms: idle, side, sile, siddle, sidhe, hidle, siple, sicle, sible, spidle, sigle

Antonyms: idle, side, sile, siddle, sidhe, hidle, siple, sicle, sible, spidle, sigle

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive|also|figuratively}} To (cause something to) [[move#Verb|move]] [[sideways]]. {{defdate|from late 17th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|ambitransitive|also|figuratively}} ''In the intransitive sense often followed by'' '''{{l|en|up}}''': to (cause something to) [[advance#Verb|advance]] in a [[coy]], [[furtive]], or [[unobtrusive]] manner.

Noun

1. An [[act#Noun|act]] of [[#Verb|sidling]].

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.

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