slithering
/ˈslɪðərɪŋ/
adjective
- Moving with a smooth, twisting, sliding motion, like a snake.
- A slithering snake crossed the trail in front of us.
- The slithering movement of the worm made her jump.
- They watched the slithering eel disappear into the rocks.
noun
- The action or sound of something that slithers.
- The slithering of the snake was barely audible.
- We heard a slithering in the leaves behind the tent.
- There was a sudden slithering as the lizard escaped.