n. A blow with the side of something, such as the side of car that is changing lanes incautiously.
n. A catty or sarcastic remark.
v. To give a blow with the side, as to strike with the side of a car when turning.
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v. strike from the side
n. a glancing blow from or on the side of something (especially motor vehicles)
Word Usage
"A 2007 Nissan Sentra was traveling west on W.Va. 9 and a 2009 Toyota Yaris traveling eastbound struck it in what police described as a sideswipe manner, causing the Toyota to run over an embankment, rolling onto its side against a tree."