Sideswiped: meaning, definitions and examples
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sideswiped
[ ˈsaɪdˌswaɪpt ]
physical impact
To sideswipe means to hit or graze someone or something with the side of a vehicle. This term is often used in the context of vehicular collisions where a car strikes another vehicle or an object with its side.
Examples of usage
Translations
Translations of the word "sideswiped" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bater na lateral
🇮🇳 साइडस्वाइप किया
🇩🇪 seitlich angefahren
🇮🇩 terpukul di sisi
🇺🇦 боковим ударом
🇵🇱 zderzyć się z boku
🇯🇵 サイドスワイプされた
🇫🇷 frappé sur le côté
🇪🇸 golpeado de lado
🇹🇷 yan tarafından çarpmak
🇰🇷 측면에서 충돌하다
🇸🇦 ضرب من الجانب
🇨🇿 naražený z boku
🇸🇰 naražený zo strany
🇨🇳 侧面撞击
🇸🇮 trčen z boka
🇮🇸 hliðarsmátt
🇰🇿 боктан соғу
🇬🇪 გვერდულად შეჯახება
🇦🇿 yan tərəfdən çırpılmaq
🇲🇽 chocar de lado
Etymology
The term 'sideswipe' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the combination of 'side' and 'swipe'. The word 'side' refers to the lateral parts of an object, while 'swipe' implies a sudden or sweeping motion. Initially, it was used to describe a kind of sweeping blow or action, particularly in contexts involving physical contact or collision. Over time, it became more associated with vehicles and automotive contexts, particularly in relation to accidents or near misses on the road. The evolution of automotive technology and the increase in vehicle usage in urban environments contributed to the term's popularization, aligning with the increasing frequency of traffic incidents where vehicles would come into side-to-side contact.