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sideswiping

 

[ ˈsaɪdˌswaɪpɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

vehicle accident

Sideswiping refers to a type of accident where one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle. This typically occurs when a driver attempts to change lanes without properly checking their blind spots or when two vehicles are moving parallel to each other. Sideswipes can cause significant damage to the vehicles involved and may lead to injuries for the occupants. They often happen on highways or busy streets where cars are in close proximity to one another.

Synonyms

collision, crash, impact

Examples of usage

  • He got a ticket for sideswiping the parked car.
  • The driver ended up sideswiping another vehicle while changing lanes.
  • She narrowly avoided sideswiping the truck beside her.

Translations

Translations of the word "sideswiping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colisão lateral

🇮🇳 साइडस्वाइपिंग

🇩🇪 seitliches Anfahren

🇮🇩 samping

🇺🇦 бокове зіткнення

🇵🇱 zderzenie boczne

🇯🇵 サイドスワイプ

🇫🇷 collision latérale

🇪🇸 colisión lateral

🇹🇷 yan çarpma

🇰🇷 측면 충돌

🇸🇦 اصطدام جانبي

🇨🇿 boční náraz

🇸🇰 bočné nárazy

🇨🇳 侧撞

🇸🇮 stranski trk

🇮🇸 hliðarsmella

🇰🇿 боктық соққы

🇬🇪 მხარეთა შეჯახება

🇦🇿 yan çarpması

🇲🇽 colisión lateral

Etymology

The term 'sideswiping' originated from the combination of two words: 'side' and 'swipe.' The word 'side' dates back to Old English 'sīde,' which referred to the lateral aspect or surface of an object, while 'swipe' comes from the Middle English 'swipen,' meaning to strike or hit. In the context of vehicles, the action of 'sideswiping' specifically relates to a collision that occurs along the side of a vehicle rather than head-on or rear-end collisions. This term has gained popularity in automotive lexicon, particularly with the rise of lanes changing and more congested roadways, illustrating the evolving nature of vehicle interactions on modern roads.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,249, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.